Arts play an important role in our lives. They help us to express ourselves and connect with others. By experiencing and enjoying the arts, we can improve our quality of life.

But there is more: the neglect of Art is a terrible loss because it means allowing cancel “culture” to take place.

Join me as I explore the importance of Arts and how they benefit us all.

Today I want to introduce this great man of culture: Robert Lee Frost. You might know him or you might not. Let’s get a brief bio.

How can culture be used to improve society?

In John F. Kennedy’s speech, he describes the role and the importance of art. He is talking about poetry, but we can all substitute that word with “Art”.

Art has the very nature and purpose of questioning, of challenging society.

“We must never forget that art is not a form of propaganda: it is a form of truth.”

Here you can listen to the entire speech.

This transcript of the speech is short, but it is filled with substance that will make you feel good.

“Strength takes many forms, and the most obvious forms are not always the most significant. The men who create power make an indispensable contribution to the Nation’s greatness, but the men who question power make a contribution just as indispensable, especially when that questioning is disinterested, for they determine whether we use power or power uses us.

When power leads men towards arrogance, Art reminds him of his limitations. When power narrows the areas of man’s concern, Art reminds him of the richness and diversity of his existence. When power corrupts, Art cleanses.

For Art establishes the basic human truth which must serve as the touchstone of our judgment. “

This article written by Maria Popova inspired me to write this post.

Can Artist be of use of society in a cancel culture?

Creative thinkers and makers provide joy and interaction for people in their communities. They also give critique to our political, economic, and social systems. But is this real in a cancel culture? How do we preserve the work of an artist, even if is a critique, from being banned?

If a President of the United States can be canceled then what chance does an artist have of navigating the treacherous waters of modern society?

We must protect Art, artists, freedom of speech, and culture. It doesn’t matter if is written in on the constitution. It is up to us to keep these values alive.

My work as an Artist

The reason I created my collection based on Shakespeare’s story is that I strongly believe that Art helps us tell our stories, celebrate, remember the past, challenge the present, and imagine the future.

The insights of what I learned on my relationships, in my private life,  are the core concepts of this new collection: Romeo and Juliet.

It is my journey to becoming an adult, instead of being a child and acting like a child.

It’s my adventure, and I want to share it with you.

I encourage you to look at each painting and read the description… To get an understanding of the meaning of each one.