Ragne's Abyss

People who enjoy art have often imagined themselves making a living from it. The ultimate question, “Can I make this my career?” creeps into consciousness.

The love for art is so large that the desire to live off of it ignites. After working towards getting your creation seen, it starts to become draining. Eyes are either not looking, or they are looking, and now more profound creations need to be made.

Trying to make something that is better than your last is difficult. It becomes frustrating when it doesn’t work, and that frustration later leads to burnout. Then an artist will find themselves letting go of their passion. The same thing occurs when we start to squeeze revenue out of our creativity. Leading to an endless climb up the financial ladder.

Our ideas no longer come from the eyes of creativity but instead from the minds of a profitable enterprise. Art is lifeless when its origin isn’t from the soul.

Artists easily get trapped in the idea that what’s created needs to be appealing. So, art is often edited to be understood by those who don’t seek to understand. This takes away from the natural aspects of creation, the original thoughts and feelings of the artist.

What makes art so unique is the versatility within the art pool. There are so many artists, each with their own quirks and specialties. To blend them all together and create a single concept of art takes away from their meaning.

There would be no point in museums or galleries because everything would look the same. Music becomes repetitive, and literature lacks substance.

Art is becoming obsolete due to a lack of ideation and vulnerability. Ideas are being mimicked instead of created. The artist’s voice is hidden—hidden so that the art can be appealing, appealing so that it can be profitable.

Living off passions is difficult in a society that worships revenue. Flames die due to the constant chase of success overpowering the love for innovation. We’re in an artistic recession that won’t cease until we become comfortable with ourselves.

Art isn’t meant to be easily replicated. It’s difficult, it’s distinct, and it takes time. Most importantly, it’s vulnerable. It’s meant to be a visual of the human’s ability to create from imagination.

Creating what the soul desires is frightening. Yet, continuing to create what you want, regardless, is compelling. That is art.