The Power of Speaking through Art...

While pondering this subject, I came across this quote by Keith Bond.

"A work of art, deeply felt by the artist - even if the work is technically lacking - is a much stronger and a more powerful work of art than a masterfully crafted piece in which the artist had no emotional connection to the subject. For a work of art to be truly meaningful, the artist must have something to say. The artist must mean what they say. The artist must be sincere. . ."

I love this quote. It wonderfully describes that ability and need for each artist to deeply consider what they make and why. Art can be a language, but is often misused when we create art for art's sake. It is important for all who try to make an art piece to consider what they are trying to say, just as you would when you compose a letter. A meaningless jumble of letters may be aesthetically pleasing, but a whole new level of beauty and complexity is opened up when the artist puts in their beliefs and feelings.