Art is expression, the original language of humankind.
by Vikash Kalra
I believe that art is the expression of thoughts and emotions—emotions that can be very difficult to describe or explain in plain words. Because of that, art comes in many forms, typically whatever form is suited to the artist and his expression.
It is important for the community to acknowledge that art benefits all of us. . . our souls AND our lives together. Humans are naturally social creatures, and always have been. Far back in history, we see man expressing himself through sculpture and paintings on cave walls.
Since art has the ability to conjure up emotions, and deep feelings that resonate within all of us, perhaps the best description for “art” is simply this:
Art is the original language of humankind.
And everyone has an artist within. Children create and express themselves in their own way before they learn to speak. Some people embrace the artist within more so than others, and we call them artists by profession.
You can certainly learn new artistic skills and improve the technical aspects of your art as with any other profession. But the true “artiste” within. . . it exists within every single person.
It’s up to you whether you let it out and give yourself the freedom to express it—in whatever form it might take.
Vikash Kalra is a self-taught artist and writer based in New Delhi whose work has been exhibited across India and is held in several private and corporate collections.