Commonality

[video] It is said that art is subjective yet we find a commonality in not only the fact that various art stirs our inner being, but even a commonality in the artists themselves. Whether their art genre be sculpture, painting, literary, performance, media or design, the universalism is not in the medium itself, or even in the method by which it stirs our emotions, but rather in the simple fact that we are somehow changed by their art. It influences us in subtle ways at times, but the impact on our lives is definitive. 

When we see someone bare their soul through art we are encouraged and strengthened, to whatever degree, to bare our own souls as well. Artistry can be a very humbling experience. But for artists, the drive for creativity and compassion for expression transcends any fear of rejection. When we realize the artist is creating art for himself, not for us, it releases our burden of acceptance. We no longer need to find value in art, but rather to simply let the art add value to us. Art moves our consciousness in subconscious ways. 

I am filming a series on artists at the The Rail Walk Studios and Gallery in the beautiful Arts District of Salisbury, North Carolina, USA. These are different minded people whose artistry include different mediums, but they all have a common passion for creating sharing their art. The first one is Patt Legg. I hope you enjoy.

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