Everyday Artistry
Posted by Tim Wed, 26 Apr 2006 05:10:00 GMT
We danced tonight. Closely. Last night we learned all about body contact in dance, and we were practicing our dance positions at tonight's open practice session. What a difference such a small distance makes. After going from 8 inches of space to 2 or less between us, we're stepping on toes again. It is better now compared to when we started -- I've learned to step lightly in the last year.
After practice was over we got to talking with Darren, our instructor, about artistry. Kate's mom is a visual artist, and her dad writes, and she mentioned that she thought the creative gene must skip a generation. Darren put for the the idea that everyone has creativity locked away inside of them somewhere, if only they find out how to best express it. His personal example was his talent on the dance floor, and he also mentioned cooking. "When someone beautifully presents a dessert that you just can't get enough of, that's artistry." That example really resonated with me because I love the process from cooking to consumption, and it's even better sharing the experience with friends and family.
Artistry and creativity are not meant to sit on a pedestal for only the creative elite to participate in. Certainly, there are people who exhibit artistry and creativity in all manners of expression that are worthy of examination upon a pedestal, but we all have a right and a duty to participate in the creative process. Find your Muse and create a little bit, or a whole lot, of beauty and joy in the world. Now if you'll excuse me, I have some beautiful code to write... :-)