More thoughts on Art

I discussed, the other day, the question of the purpose of art with a prominent world artist.
Most writers and artists have a vision to bring to their audience. This ideal can be as broad as a panoramic view of nature and as narrow as a particular social image; a view of the world around us or something as simple as a look at ourselves.
In this present world of limited leadership, I posed to my friend that art might be the director of our future. Perhaps I was too caught up in my idea. My thesis was rejected.
However, there is a place for art in our lives. Art may not be the full designator of our purpose, but, in small bits and pieces, it can give us hope, clarity and an understanding of our lives. We can learn from the artist and the writer. Perhaps we can learn only small things, but each thing we learn can build on the character we protray to others.
In a limited way, the artists we admire give us a clear window to certain truths.
That is the purpose of art.
Good luck in your work,
Roger W. Harrington.