The news everywhere is pretty grim. War. Inflation. Climate. Viruses. Corruption. All pretty depressing. So what does this have to do with art? Art, or at least original art, is considered a luxury item by most people. I don’t know about you, but I personally don’t know anyone who is so well off that they can just go out and buy whatever work of art they want, just because they like it. Right now, for many people, art is the last thing on their minds. They are much more concerned with keeping food in the house, gas in the car, and a roof over their heads. Basic needs are basic for a reason! But what about the sheer joy that art brings? Looking at a Sorolla beach scene, or at one of the many beautiful ladies painted by Sargent, can take your mind back to simpler times, and for a few moments, you can hear the crashing waves, or wonder how it must have felt to have to pose for hours in those corseted dresses. Art doesn’t change reality, but it allows you to escape it for a brief time. But all art isn’t about beauty and escape. Some is quite brutal, and even Sargent chose to paint some of it, such as his famous painting Gassed, serving to remind us of human atrocities, in the hope they would not be repeated. Sadly, it would appear those paintings aren’t seen by enough people… Think about your own favorite piece of art. Hopefully, you have it in your home and can look at it whenever you want. How much joy does it bring you? What sweet memories are attached to it? Even if it is just a reproduction, such as mine of Andrew Wyeth’s Christina’s World, I hope you take the time to stop and enjoy it whenever you can. Sometimes, because it has been hanging in the same place for so long, we walk by it every day but no longer see it. Maybe it’s time to move your art around? If you are lucky enough to have an original, you have the added joy of human connection; you have an object that another human, perhaps many years ago, spent hours, possibly weeks, creating. Just for you to be enjoying it today! Do take time to enjoy both the art and the connection! And if you are having trouble finding your favorite piece of art, could it be because the art you have hanging on your walls has little connection to the person you now are? Maybe it's time to correct that! Isn’t now, when things couldn’t seem to be any worse for so many, the perfect time to take the time to really enjoy art? You can’t change the news. And I don’t think that you should ignore it either, like unfortunately many people have chosen to do. It’s important to be aware of what is happening so that we can make better choices when we can, such as when we get the opportunity to vote. In the meantime, take pleasure in the little things around you, and hopefully that includes some art! And you don’t even have to leave your house! Here is a link to 12 of the best museums in the world that offer virtual tours. No cancelled flights, no lost luggage!! https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/museums-galleries/museums-with-virtual-tours Enjoy your visit(s)!!
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