Artists can help us stretch our minds. This exersize can take effort. Making the effort has rewards though. Just as a runner trains for a race, we can train our minds to be flexible and resiliant.
There is Truth in the solidness of stone, but a skilled artist can make it look like a pillow. Our perception of the world, of ourselves, is a vulnerable thing. Going to a gallery, or experiencing a Church service, can be a beneficial transformative action. The experience is curated, and we are guided to positive outcomes.
Does this contrast with how art is used in daily life? Take some time to reflect on the motives of those who have commissioned the art used in your environment today. Walk around your house or sit in your room and spend a moment wondering about how carefully you curate your environment.
Can a good visual diet help keep you healthy?
Is the time to be “Houseproud” a luxury, or a basic need?
To borrow from Ignatious, in what ways does the art you experience leave you desolate, or console?