In times of global tragedy and collective grief, it’s easy to feel helpless. What can we as individuals (and creatives) do to fix systemic problems?
When it comes to shaping a better world, everyone has a different role, a different purpose. Creativity has an essential social utility. Art is not a plan. Art is a vision. Visions always precede plans. Imagination precedes discovery.
Being a dreamer, it is sometimes said, is a waste of time and doesn’t make a productive contribution to society. But dreams always come before reality. Before something can exist, it must be built. Before it can be built, it must be planned. And before it can be planned, it must be imagined. Artists are the visionaries who plant seeds in the collective consciousness that take root and eventually grow into the sturdy branches of reality.
James McCrae, The Art of You
Join me on December 17 for a special online event: The New Renaissance: Creativity as a Tool for Social Impact and Collective Healing. We will examine the role of art and mythology in shaping culture and planting the seeds of reality.
As William Burroughs said, “Artists to my mind are the real architects of change, and not the political legislators who implement change after the fact.”
This event will include:
A book reading
A visual presentation about art, mythology, and culture
A group creative exercise
Q&A
Attendance is free with a preorder of my new book, The Art of You: The Essential Guidebook for Reclaiming Your Creativity. If you can’t attend live, the replay will be available.