The process or the appreciation of creative expression is a gift; a gift granted to humans throughout time. The Bhimbetka and Daraki Petroglyphs (290,000 – 700,000 BCE) found in two ancient quartzite caves in India during the 1990â€s inspires us to ask who created these petroglyphs, was it utilitarian or simply creative expression?
As in ancient times, the artist creates a story through sculpture, paints, found objects, earth, paper etc., it doesnâ€t matter the medium used; the artist for a brief period in time focuses on creating an expression of the human experience.
In 2019 the Cultural Centreâ€s monthly exhibits ranged from Trish Bielkeâ€s weavings, to color theorist Bud Setzepfandtâ€s work, to Michele Steffenâ€s realism, to Renae Saunders†watercolors – these amazing artists told visual stories and sometimes provoked harmony or dissonance depending on the viewer. And that dear friends, is the purpose of art – to engage the viewer in a discussion with the artist even though the artist is not physically present. Â
“Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.† Thomas Merton
