Art for Art's Sake? -  1123 days ago

 

Talking to a fellow media professional recently, and they commented that the type of art they prefer to do now is simply for artistic expression rather than for communication. And that got me thinking about what the role of art in our (often) very utilitarian profession is and should be. I guess I default towards art only being a worthwhile investment when it clearly communicates. And yet I’m beginning to feel that there may be value to self-expression that doesn’t have as its primary goal communication. Exploring and discoveirng – that’s how our craft is honed, and how our creative ideas get fuel to grow. Sculpters learn through practice. Painters wield their brush to bring forth many a picture that no one sees. Writers scribble ideas, musings and thoughts in their personal journals. Can’t video artists create just for the sake of learning and personal growth? I’m not saying you won’t communicate – art naturally springs from your worldview and philosophy. You might have a very clear message come through your work. I just wonder if maybe sometimes we need to create simply to create, grow and learn.

So in that vein, here’s a title sequence from the OFFF 2007 Title opening – yeah, it had a purpose and was created for commercial reasons, but it’s a fun and inspiring look at artistic styles and trends. So watch, be inspired, and create!

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