Art: a double edged sword that lifts us and tears us down
Artists have a unique culture and specific challenges which other social groups do not face. I should know, aside from being a therapist to the artists, I am a photographer. Artists are wired differently than the rest of people so feeling alone in the world, despite being surrounded by people, is an emotion they are all too familiar with. The saying “artists suffer for their work” applies both literally and metaphorically. Sure everybody invests time, money and effort in their chosen career but few have to use and expose their deepest, most personal emotions to the world. This is the artist’s main tool, a double edged sword that both lifts…