'Who wants to live forever?'. In my opinion, every artist can do this. 2016 was a year when the world lost so many great artists, from David Bowie to Leonard Cohen. I was very struck by the fact that fans across the globe grieved the passing of people whom they have probably never even met. An artist can have such a profound and lasting effect on others and perhaps they are not even aware of it.
Recently we mourned the loss of the wonderful artist, Ted Jones. Ted Jones captured the imagination and humour of people worldwide. I have always felt that his work has a very broad appeal and is very relatable. His paintings will hang in homes, bars and hotels for years to come. He, like many others, has been immortalised in his creations.
As someone who recently created an album I have become very aware of the longevity of everything that we send out into the public domain. I was so caught up in my own recording bubble that I think I forgot people would actually listen to it! I was extremely protective of my creation up until the point when I had to 'let go and let God' and just put it out there for people to make up their own minds about it.
To create something like a painting, a song or an album is to put a piece of yourself out into the world. This piece of you will live on, even after you have gone. How many times have we heard that an artist's work is actually far more valuable AFTER they have passed away? This just goes to prove that an artist's creation has the power to reach people forever. This magical power of eternal living is quite amazing. Next time you buy a piece of art, a book or an album, take a moment to think about the fact that you are taking home a little piece of the heart and soul of another person.
Recently we mourned the loss of the wonderful artist, Ted Jones. Ted Jones captured the imagination and humour of people worldwide. I have always felt that his work has a very broad appeal and is very relatable. His paintings will hang in homes, bars and hotels for years to come. He, like many others, has been immortalised in his creations.
As someone who recently created an album I have become very aware of the longevity of everything that we send out into the public domain. I was so caught up in my own recording bubble that I think I forgot people would actually listen to it! I was extremely protective of my creation up until the point when I had to 'let go and let God' and just put it out there for people to make up their own minds about it.
To create something like a painting, a song or an album is to put a piece of yourself out into the world. This piece of you will live on, even after you have gone. How many times have we heard that an artist's work is actually far more valuable AFTER they have passed away? This just goes to prove that an artist's creation has the power to reach people forever. This magical power of eternal living is quite amazing. Next time you buy a piece of art, a book or an album, take a moment to think about the fact that you are taking home a little piece of the heart and soul of another person.
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