Let's Explore: How Art Impacts Our Lives
In this edition of "Let's Explore" we are going to talk about the role of art in our lives. How does art impact our lives? What does that art say about us?
We will dive deeper into this topic as we focus on art in our home and in our lives as individuals.
What does art say about us?
It is worth remembering that we are social animals and that our interaction with other individuals is highly valuable to our survival.
Your well-being and good health is largely dependent on your emotional and psychological well-being. The greater the skill of social bonding and appreciation, the greater the chances of long-term good health.
If you are a writer, artist or musician then that means you are communicating ideas with your audience. You need to understand that how you present yourself to the world is an important aspect of your value and contribution to the group.
We don't want your work to be misleading and false because we want the message of your work to be true and valid.
In fact, we need our self-discovery to be genuine.
How does art impact our lives?
As humans, we all share a common DNA and a common brain structure. That means that we all exhibit certain physiological properties of emotions.
The areas of the brain that are responsible for complex emotions and abstract thought are also the same.
So what happens to your brain and body when you commit to making a painting or writing a poem?
Brain Changes After Visualizing and Writing
If you have completed some self-designed mental exercises, you may have noticed that you have changed your physical body while you are self-expressive.
It is well-known that when we visualize, we have an instantaneous thought process. These instantaneous thoughts are in effect, like blank pages that are empty of anything but thoughts.
Because the process is instantaneous, we can change and enhance those blank pages. In other words, a blank page can be made to hold something in the form of a drawing, poetry, painting, music, anything.
In essence, the initial thought process to create art or an art product is the same as the first thought process to generate thoughts, or to create a sentence in a writer's mind.
The brain is constantly scanning for more "relevant" information from the environment to generate an abstract concept in order to verbalize. The important part is that through this process, we discover new information about ourselves.
Here is a picture of the brain in a simplified form. You can click on the picture or the video for an explanation of the changes in the brain during an enjoyable mood or when you are introspective.
How does art impact our lives?
It is not enough to only have a blank page. To truly understand your art and express it through your body, you must imagine it and see it with a lens. This is how you can see the emotion and meaning behind your art creation.
The sharpness and clarity of this visual representation can make or break the creative process. Just think about the power of a beautiful art piece like a watercolor. A simple technique in watercolors can transform a dull, natural watercolor into an artistic masterpiece.
When you write, you can develop your soul and intuition into something much more valuable. Learn to direct your writing according to your deepest values, and you will open doors to other directions in your life.
To truly get to the source of art, consider this
Your life goals are valid and important. In times of stress and anxiety, you will often return to a "numbing" image in order to release stress and anxiety. Some places you can find that tranquility are some of the more private places in your house. If you live in an urban environment, just go outside, and sit in a relaxed park and watch the activity.
Perhaps you can avoid the dark city at night. Instead of the stress and anxiety that is created by a disturbing environment, take an evening walk, and see the daylight.
A sketchbook is a must-have tool in the artist's kit. The need to create with the paper will boost creativity, while you are on your creative journey, and lead to new insight.
The form of art that you pick will impact your life. Because the power of art comes from who you are, choose art that is yours to share with the world.
The successful creative artist is completely unique and is a complete mix of creative personalities. They can work on something totally different from time to time.
Self-expression promotes confidence
In conclusion, following the scientific study of creativity, it is important to get down deep in the mind and feel how it truly works.
Self-expression by emotion has multiple properties that can help or hinder your creative process. By being creative, you can take a different direction in your life, and enhance your self-confidence.
