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The purpose of this blog is to answer the frequently asked question, “why make art”? To submit your answer, visit the SUBMIT YOUR REASON page for details.

31 May 2010 ~ 0 Comments

Clarity, Long Island, NY, USA

USA

I create art to learn, to grow, to explore, to convey, to resolve, to dispute, to reflect, to leave something behind, to pick up what I’ve found, to bask in the moment, to take a closer look, to ask, to breathe, to be selfish, to be selfless, to humor, to manipulate, to distract, to focus, to ascend, to ground, to pray, to party, to connect.

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10 April 2010 ~ 0 Comments

Anonymously Submitted

Art will make us know our purpose and the reason why we are breathing.

14 October 2009 ~ 0 Comments

Lyle D Rosdahl, TX, USA

USA

I’m not entirely sure why I make art or rather, that’s why I do it. That irrational, illogical drive to create (destroying and rebuilding as dialog) is what makes us human. Storytelling (in its infinite forms) defines us as self-referential, self-reflective, infinite beings. The drive for the impossible, that sometimes we actually touch upon with a brilliantly crafted story or perfectly placed brush stroke, is why I make art. But I don’t know that for sure —only that I do make art.

www.deadratspress.com

23 September 2009 ~ 1 Comment

Alan Semerdjian, NY, USA

USA

I make art to take part in conversations that were going on before me and conversations that will go on long after I’ve gone.

www.alanarts.com

04 September 2009 ~ 0 Comments

Mischelle Anthony, PA, USA

USA

Because I would explode if I didn’t.