In the world of Visual Art, we are standing atop a cliff, over looking a sea of infinite possibilities, but we are too overwhelmed by our inability to see beyond the horizon of what we already know. Still firmly rooted in the past, like in other walks of life, we are unable to let go of what we're so used to. The future awaits, seducing us to make the plunge and dive in and begin our tireless swim to the shore of infinite possibilities.
All is changing as painting, photography, film, animation, architecture, the performing arts and science & technology are becoming more and more integrated, blurring the lines that divide us, erasing titles and previous notions. To all the traditionalists who question the integrity and quality of these new media as Art, i say "F**k you and your myopic vision!" The canvas of creation dwells far beyond the realms of oil, acrylic and gouache, and cannot be comprehended by the bulging egos of artists, critics and gallery owners. The process of creation and the creation itself is all that matters. Even artists are just an expression of the collective consciousness, so there is no need to put oneself on a pedestal.
The works of art of the future will talk, move, touch and feel. They will jump with joy, squeal in agony and radiate with bliss that will slide into the experience of the viewer. The future works of art will not just be heard, seen and touched, they will be felt, within. The wall between the viewer and the creation will collapse and combine the observer with the observed. People will take home with them in their minds, more than just a mere sensory experience, and the need to ask the creator "what does this mean?" or "what are you trying to say?" will vanish. Art of the future will go beyond the need for words and commentary to supplement for lack of creative expressiveness.
But, will we accept these changes? Will we make the plunge, and begin our long swim towards the new shore? Or will we continue to splash in the ponds of what we shat out so long ago?
Only time will tell, but for some reason that i can't quite put my finger on, i'm feeling rather optimistic.
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