Make Art
Seth Godin’s Brainwashed is an eye-opener to the idea that we are becoming mechanized and are not becoming all that we can be. We are simply striving to be plain, normal, and boring. This is dangerous for us and for the future of the world. In this section he talks about making art and how everyone is capable of making art. “Art is an original gift, a connection that changes the recipient, a human ability to make a difference.” Art is when we interact with another human and by this action we create something that wasn’t there before. There are no instructions for art because it is new every-time. The last point he makes is that art is risky but it is all worth it.
Ship
This idea to ship goes along with the idea of making art. In order to make art there needs to be someone who is willing to ship his or her ideas out there. There would be no art if only one individual saw the piece and it is impossible to connect with another human being if there is no connection. To ship is to get things done, to make things happen, and creating the outcomes. There are many individuals who have great ideas but are unwilling to share the ideas because of the risk of failure. “Quieting the lizard, acknowledging it and then ignoring it-it’s the only way.”
This blog has increased my need for more art in my life. I enjoy trying to learn the proper ways of discussing art and learning more about different works. This blog has indeed helped me become more aware of art but I do not know if it has made me a better artist. It is hard to put a deadline on art. I think the hardest part is having only one week to do a project that would require at least two weeks. Blogging about ideas has helped me ship out my ideas to others and think about things in another way than I usually do. It helps me see what others students are capable of and helps me learn new things. I am now more aware of what is art and that there is a strong need for artists in every workplace.
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