Art is one form of creativity that will never lose its stamina in modern society and will instead encourage more and more young artists to prosper over the years, even in a time of recession. Any form of art, whether it be music, poetry, or art itself, all rely on a predetermined emotional state which helps to contribute to great art. The writings of Sylvia Plath or the art of Van Gogh would not have been the same had they been completed by a person who was generally happy with their life and the way it was goi
The Artist's Recession
ng. It has become commonplace to note that many artists label themselves as “tortured artists” in the sense that it is this emotional aspect of their psyche that causes them to produce fantastic works of art. The emotional state of many artists during the recession however, jumps from optimistic to pessimistic, but all still continue to create works of art, even through the most dire of conditions.
The recession, rather than hinder artistic efforts, has only encouraged artists to become more diligent with their labors. There will always be a market for works of art regardless of the state of the economy. The “bourgeoisie” class will always exist to purchase rare works which they can hang in their dining room while attending openings of art galleries. These little luxuries are in no danger of entirely fading out, just maybe experiencing a dip in sales instead, as has been the case for many retailers around the country. If anything, the recession can only add to the stigma associated with the “tortured artist” as the artist who has to survive on ramen noodles until he sells one piece.
Many recognizable artists were not appreciated in their time, and it was only post mortem that their works became known to the world. While this is not an encouraging fact for many young artists, it can serve to prove that maybe modern society is not ready for their form of art and one day a large audience will view their work in galleries around the world. Most artists have remained greatly optimistic regarding the recession and do not seem to be suffering in the way that they are painted to be. The market may be momentarily down, but there are many large circles that help take care of such artists down on their luck, as well as encourage them not to give up their hopes of painting or drawing works of art. Many artists see the recession as a challenge to get through and have therefore released a new realm of creativity through their optimism. Many recent college graduates see this time as a period in which to perfect their craft, given their free time completing odd jobs in order to make rent. While artists may suffer now, their works of art serve to demonstrate a future that is recession free and still full of art.
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