A lot of what making art is, is just being open, and empty. And putting yourself in the right place for things to, literally, come together.
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Art is, for me, the process of trying to wake up the soul. Because we live in an industrialized, fast-paced world that prefers that the soul remain asleep.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Art aims to awaken the deeper emotions and consciousness of individuals amidst a busy and automated society.
Bill Viola suggests that art serves as a crucial tool for awakening the human spirit in a world that often prioritizes speed and efficiency over personal depth and emotional connection. In this fast-paced, industrialized environment, where people may become desensitized or disengaged from their inner selves, art becomes a means to stimulate and revive the soul, encouraging a deeper appreciation for life and existence.
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ArtSoulAwakeningEmotionsIndustrializedSociety
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the importance of creativity in education, you might quote this to highlight the transformative power of art.
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