Art production in everyday life, free from aesthetic concerns.

[Soulistic]

Lately, I've been constantly thinking about how art should be integrated into everyday life. I come across posts that talk about the positive effects of simply being a viewer of art on human consciousness. In my opinion, this discourse exists to ensure the continued existence of museums and galleries. I'm not arguing that looking at artworks is unnecessary; the connection established between the artwork and the viewer is invaluable. However, I believe that the integration of art into everyday life needs to be re-evaluated from a Situationist perspective.

Inspired by the avant-garde art movements that preceded them, the Situationist International opposed the dominance of galleries and museums over art, while also resisting the attribution of art production solely to the artist. Art should be an action that every human being, regardless of their role, should undertake. Constant (Anton Nieuwenhuys) argues that the artist's role can be that of a revolutionary; the most important task of art is the activation of the creative impulse in individuals. In this context, attributing art solely to the artist, reducing individuals to mere spectators in galleries and museums, and appealing only to the sense of sight, reduces individuals to objects. However, the body is not merely "an object among objects." Merleau-Ponty points out that what prevents the body from being a "wholly constituted" object is that objects exist through it. The body is not just any of the external objects; it is the purpose of existence. "To possess a body, for a living being, to participate in a particular environment, to be intertwined with certain designs, is to be constantly connected to it" (Merleau-Ponty, 2017, p. 127).

Today, the relationship an individual has with their body is increasingly damaged. In individuals whose daily gestures are already restricted by modern modes of production, the increasing development of artificial intelligence is once again making sight the sole priority sense. The connection between consciousness and body is becoming increasingly severed. Yet, body and consciousness mutually support each other. Motor skill disorders are also increasing, especially in the new generations, of individuals who have severed their connection with their bodies. Contextual thinking is being replaced by one-dimensional learning. It is crucial for our existence as embodied subjects that we not only be viewers of art but also incorporate art production as a discipline into our daily lives. Art production (whatever we produce) is a practice born from the interplay of body, consciousness, and spirit, allowing us to remain in the moment without focusing on the outcome. And its true healing power lies within the act of production itself.

[caroasi]

People typically make a mistake of thinking that not being good at art is a reason to not do art. The process is fundamentally helpful to our mental health, so whether you are good at it is irrelevant to it's main benefit. There are many forms of art. Specifically making time for art for at least a few minutes a week or longer periods at least once a month really enable people to heal their emotional wounds, and improve their mental health even if they have no emotional wounds.

[Mhizlove]

People typically make a mistake of thinking that not being good at art is a reason to not do art. The process is fundamentally helpful to our mental health, so whether you are good at it is irrelevant to it's main benefit. There are many forms of art. Specifically making time for art for at least a few minutes a week or longer periods at least once a month really enable people to heal their emotional wounds, and improve their mental health even if they have no emotional wounds.

I agree with this.
In addition you see art is not always about creating something to be perfect or showing off talent. But most times, it's just the opportunity to express how we feel and clear up the mind,that's the real benefit. Whether its drawing, music drawing or any other creative activity, the most important thing is how it makes you feel and not because of how people praise the result of the work. So I will say that as long as it helps in reducing your stress and gives you the peace you need, it has served it's purpose.

[Accardo]

I agree with this.
In addition you see art is not always about creating something to be perfect or showing off talent. But most times, it's just the opportunity to express how we feel and clear up the mind,that's the real benefit. Whether its drawing, music drawing or any other creative activity, the most important thing is how it makes you feel and not because of how people praise the result of the work. So I will say that as long as it helps in reducing your stress and gives you the peace you need, it has served it's purpose.

Thanks to the likes of Leonardo Davinci for his great Art of Monalisa that got through from Europe down to the US, and attracted thousands of people waiting out on the streets to see his beautiful art, the world hasn't moved on from Art no, the market collapsed alongside the 2008 financial crisis, hurting auction sales, and individual interest of artists building more arts, as you know, only passionate people remain in a niche that breeds lesser wealth like it used to in the past. Work of art is great on the general look, talking of books, music etc, it resonates with the minds and fills the heart to facts and believes from incident that occurred centuries ago.