Reviewed By Aishwariya Jayakumar for the book “Art & Fear"

Reviewed By Aishwariya Jayakumar for the book  “Art & Fear_ Observations on the perils (and rewards) of Art Making” by DAVID BAYLES TED ORLAND

Art is the beautiful bedrock motive in the book briefing the abilities for new, emotional, and imaginary numerous sources for elaboration. Clearing the coast for the subject, both the authors has immensely and exceptionally revealed the propensity of art and its purpose in nature for every individual. The process in any form of art to procure the intention along with perfection for an artist and audience is a captivating theme of narration. Equipping the writing with numerous viewpoints and forms in all artmaking and problems faced by the artist through fears or external faculties are general observations.

Obstacles created by self-doubt to fight fear is an important phrase to achieve success or else the talent present in one will be unable to showcase its real adventures is accented statement. The various stages involved in an attractive craft to make a final appearance or public viewing are not subject to the person exhibiting talent but also many who determines the worth is a sheer challenge that revolves around as strong motion of authors’ intentions in the book. The purpose of the artistic venture is compromised or shaken up for artists in many instances when the process is interceded by various platforms or individuals to market the art put well.

                                 

Authors have imbued the observations that land our minds to question whether the true sense and meaning of an artwork is in perils concerning rewards considered. Fears which are limiting the self-worth or talent to match the social status or face competition in the field of art are diminishing its real cause of art’s authentic nature is triggering questions. Any criticism for the artistic endeavor is embraced without deep-rooted discrimination entailed to bring the best out of the infinite abilities available is well reminded in written descriptions. The natural phenomenon that countenances the creative thinking and limitless capability bagging years and years of perseverance and practice to display the art form with precision is well demonstrated constantly to notice exemplary artwork over the centuries till now.

Caging art with any boundaries is not possible. Honoring such inherent and intrinsic practices drafted with its long-standing wellness should be preserved. Great contributors and artists have encountered such ill advice and reviews are points to encourage the budding talents to not give up their dreams and take it as strength to flourish craft that is naturally residing. 

However, the least one can try is not to let such treasures die for their future generations to rejoice in its insightful and healthy infusion giving birth to origins of creative and positive attributes for colorful living. 

Live every moment by gifted art in you all…!!!

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Aishwariya Jayakumar,

Freelance writer