Great Article. I especially like the point about about art being the artists way of making sense of life. I've found that in my writing and music practise 'inspiration' (though it often occurs in the form of a depression or discomfort) often strikes when I move to a new place. It's my believe that the influx of new sensory input starts a reaction in my brain that must be processed via artistic expression. I've written about the intrinsic link between art and personal development in my first post if you are interested.
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