When a work of art invites the viewer to perceive something they would not have noticed if the piece hadn’t sought them out, art then becomes a splendid tool for awakening consciousness.
Art allows us to feel emotions that transcend our ordinary concerns, touching the universal or revealing profound truths about our existence.
In one way or another, art reaches the viewer.
It questions, awakens, stirs, and moves them.
Painters and photographers teach us to see.
Musicians teach us to listen.
Writers teach us to read and write.
Art amplifies our existence. It is the pinnacle of human expression. Anything can be transformed into art, even a recipe.
From the moment an artist awakens to their deeper dimension, to the meaning of beauty, aesthetics, harmony, to the relationships between dimensions, volumes, colors, frequencies, etc., and from that intelligence creates something that has never existed before, that is called art.
Art is the fruit of effort but, above all, the fruit of an awakening to a subtle dimension of one's being. The artist's talent lies in reconciling the two.
When the artist is in this creative dynamic, they can feel joy and fulfillment.
Art can also be seen as an expression of consciousness itself.
It reflects ideas, emotions, and concerns already present in the consciousness of the artist, of society, of humanity. From this perspective, art is but a "photograph" of the mindset of a time or an individual.
The artist is also an individual often ahead of their time, capturing information before others. This is why an entrepreneur with the insight to display artworks in their company stimulates creativity, innovation, and imagination among employees.
A business that integrates art into its spaces also projects an image of modernity and openness to the world. Art can serve as a vehicle to express the company’s values and identity, such as showcasing works that reflect themes related to the environment.
In conclusion, I would like to add how nature itself is an infinite work of art, in perpetual creation, motion, and evolution, sparking so much wonder, renewal, and inspiring the creative intelligence of human beings.
Written by Priscilla De Brabandere for This is Not Belgium, December 2024
Thanks to Robert Jozef Stadler and Rosmarie Burri, who inspired me for this article.
