Art for the greater good

“To send light into the darkness of men's hearts - such is the duty of the artist.” - Schumann

Art does indeed have the competence to provide wonders to those who need it. In fact, everyone may need it at least once in their lives. It supplies colors to the soul and cleanses all negativity that may be found. Making and experiencing art not only brings you joy but also gives you the ability to influence others around you.

Art allows people to learn from each other and grow as beings. One may like the way someone else blends their colors and try it out themselves, but it goes much deeper than that. To create art and try new techniques is all about trust, experience, and evolving together. It allows people to be inspired and connect with others while still figuring out their own path.

Art is also heavily therapeutic. Many people go through things that they are unable to convey without putting them into art. It’s a common circumstance as millions of artworks have been created as a sort of outlet where people can give voice to things that bother them. This is an amazing and very common method used for people recovering and healing from many varying situations. It has been proven a multitude of times to improve people’s mental health while additionally, plentiful pieces of art are also pushed out into the world that make long-lasting impacts and even bring comfort to many that relate to the pieces.

Art also has many other benefits for society. As an artist, you have the power to generate jubilation for endless amounts of people. Whether it be that you release a song, perform a dance, publish a book, display a painting, design a sculpture, or anything else of this sort, you are not only producing art but also a potentially happier civilization. This is all due to art’s abundance of abilities, including raising serotonin levels and stress reduction.

I hope you keep this information in mind the next time you engage with any form of art. Remember, you don’t have to be a professional to enjoy the effects of art!

-Written by Liyana Zaman

Works Cited

"5 Ways Artists Can Make a Difference Right Now." Artwork Archive, www.artworkarchive.com/blog/5-ways-artists-can-make-a-difference-right-now. Accessed 26 Aug. 2022.

"Using Art to Create Joy and Inspire Others." The Art of Education, 2019, theartofeducation.edu/podcasts/using-our-art-to-inspire-others-ep-110/. Accessed 26 Aug. 2022.

What is art therapy? Art Therapy Blog, www.arttherapyblog.com/what-is-art-therapy/#.YwpgUuzMI-Q. Accessed 27 Aug. 2022.