Art is Born from Emotion

Joy, sorrow, anger, wonder, suffering, awe and love-all these feelings drive us to create, evolving into a vision which the artist takes into her hands and shapes into something tangible, connecting us to each other and ourselves.

Artists offer pieces of our souls in our work. We take risk by pouring from our hearts, fully aware we might be misunderstood or rejected. But art demands boldness and the willingness to be seen, imperfect and raw. Through love, we form relationships that fill our lives with meaning, and we allow ourselves to be open with each other-sharing our fears and dreams.

These are two of the most powerful ways we seek connection. Loving people requires vulnerability—to open yourself up to the possibility of hurt, to share your innermost thoughts and dreams. It is a courageous act.  Art does the same, allowing us to connect across time and space. A painting from centuries ago can touch us in ways that feel personal and profound.

A few years ago my daughter and I took a trip to New York and visited as many museums as we could fit in. When she encountered this painting by Jackson Pollock, she said, “I can’t decide if I hate it or love it.” We stayed for quite some time, and she sat, staring. Eventually, the painting spoke to her and she left with a new impression of this style of art. A better understanding and respect after having taken time to let it soak in and wash through her. Pollock's art seems chaotic at first, but it has so much more to offer. There is depth, emotion, purpose, technique, angst, hope. All hidden (or revealed) in the splatter and strokes.

Spending time visiting museums and walking through galleries has given us a new avenue for our relationship and opened our minds in ways we enjoy exploring together.

Both art and love make us feel seen and understood. They transcend words, speaking directly to the heart. Just as we feel loved when someone recognizes our true self, we feel moved when art resonates. In both, we find a reflection of who we are and what it means to be part of a bigger whole. They share a common language of growth and evolution, pushing us toward transformation.

A piece of art can change how we see the world, inspire us to think differently, or move us to action.