Art: A Different Perspective!

I thank all those who urged me to continue blogging with those repeated mails and messages. I began to wonder the purpose of writing. Is it to make the reader smile or is it to make myself feel satisfied that my life is more than just the monotonous schedule. My reflections follow!

“The moon changes its shape and beauty everyday in a monthly cycle and also changes its orientation during its annual cycle. On one day it is hiding most of itself, while on another day it is showing itself completely. But on both occasions it continues to impress every romantic soul. No jewel (or any LED, ahh geekiness) on earth could ever match its beauty. No individual could claim its authority. There are 3 billion women in this world honey, no one can be the moon of my life. Everyday you are special, everyday you continue to fascinate me. As I continue to learn to appreciate the beauty of this world through your perspective, I wonder if there are only 354 days in a lunar calendar.”

Every artist has his own way of expressing his emotions. I have read wonderful blogs from my friends who narrate their experiences or validate their points of view. For a few prolific writers, accolades are spontaneous. But not everyone is gifted. Those who can manipulate their language better are more successful in influencing the readers' mind. A poem could be written to touch a thousand hearts. But does that poem truly reflect the true feelings of the poet. Does he strongly feel, the way he expresses in his words? Is he really ready to cross the seven seas to meet the person whom he calls the love of his life? Or has it just become a pasttime and for a few, a profession? If one produces art to make a living, will he do justice to his art by expressing himself rather than expressing the common public opinion? And if he expresses himself, will such a piece of art sell?

Being not one of those artists, I feel it is unfair to allow the “elite” to mold public opinion. Then I should always see a piece of art as a third person and not be judgemental or draw conclusions from their point of view. If I were to do that, I would never relish the beauty of art.

No wonder I am confused about this, as I am about many other things in life. Whether this is resolved or not, there is always the moon to see and appreciate. Romantics don't “need” artists!