What are our unique challenges and opportunities as Mormon artists? Where can we find compelling stories of light?
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Blog 7 - Stories of Light
I need to apologize for posting this so late--my cold brain (by which I a brain foggy weak from commanding an immune system to fight a cold virus, not in the sense of having a cold heart (which I might, in another context)) completely spaced it, and I'm a little bit disappointed that none of you asked me about it sooner than last night. In any case, here's this week's blog prompt--you will have until SATURDAY AT MIDNIGHT to post your answers.
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As Mormon artist we face many challenges which can give us opportunities that can either benefit us and bring us down. It all depends on what an artist wants to express and how they want o express it.
ReplyDeleteOne particular challenge we face as Mormon artist is the constant change in the world's view of what is new, exciting entertaining and worth seeing. Many times people want to see something they have never seen and that's what attracts them to view the art.
As a Mormon artist in the film area I already face certain challenges and I know that there will be many more to come. I know that my morals will be tested, because they are not the same morals that are accepted by the world.
However, I think that it is because I have morals that I will have the unique opportunity to express them through my art, and because it is not widely accepted that makes it unique and somewhat new; or at least something that has not been seen in a while.
As a Mormon artist I hope to inspire and motivate others to be better than they are, the same way art has influenced me to be a better person.
I think that through art the world can be changed for the better, but we need people who know how to make a difference in a manner that will bring happiness to others.
I find many of my ideas for compelling stories,in the experiences of others as well as myself.
Through listening to others life stories, I can understand people in general, and become more imaginative to create a story that can apply to everyone.
In order for one to become an artist that can create influential art, they must first understand what influences others. They must understand subject matters outside of the artistic world, and understand those who will be viewing their art.