Sunday, February 21, 2016

What is more Beautiful than Art? .......... The Artist.

"All black Party" source: Facebook Event Page
This weekend I had the great experience of attending “colorless art showcase”. A group of talented friends planned this showcase as an event for artist of all colors to showcase their art and talents and in honor of black history month, the dress code was to wear all black. I absolutely loved being there. Walking into the house with all walls covered in drawings, paintings, pictures, portraits… Visually it was amazing. But then I thought to myself, how great the art but how greater the artists’ minds who created such beautiful work. Later on the evening, there were performances. My friend Kevin, a very talented rapper, made the party “lit!” Liz narrated to the crowd a beautiful poem in honor of African Americans. My favorite of the night was Josh Connor, who sang “into the dark”. The song was so beautiful as well as his voice, but again more beautiful is the artist. He who wrote such beautiful and meaningful lyrics, and he who dared to show how nervous he was, but most importantly he who didn’t let his nerves interrupt his lungs, heart and soul burst out his passion through his beautiful voice. My skin filled with goosebumps, I couldn’t help but to clap and scream at the end of the song. It was amazing to see the talent I am surrounded by on a daily basis. I got to appreciate the infamous talent of the young, it is obvious that they have a great future ahead. As a dancer, who every now and then paints, and constantly sings while in the shower, I have learn to admire, love and appreciate art. But this weekend I learn that without the artist, art would be non-existent. The artist’s passion and love for what they do puts the beauty in the art. 

2 comments:

  1. I love going to things like this! My high school used to hold a talent showcase and I always really enjoyed going to it. Its always so much better when you're really able to appreciate the talent of others around you.

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  2. This is so cool! I think what you said about appreciating art should go for everyone not just people in other art forms. But I do agree with what you said about an artist's passion being what makes the art beautiful.

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