I thought for a while and then realized that I am a very lucky person because my life is filled with artist dates. I go to movies and Broadway shows. I read books that allow my mind to wander free and I sit outside for hours staring at the trees. Even some of my past assignments have allowed me to culture myself.
In case you were wondering, that last part is what this blog is about. Technically, it is about Louis Comfort Tiffany (not to confused with his father - the jeweler). Louis Comfort was a brilliant artist and most of his work was in stained glass.
Louis Comfort Tiffany's story ended in tragedy because the warehouse that stored most of his art was destroyed. Luckily some pieces were salvaged and his creativity lives on in those alone. I often think about what would have happened if everything had been destroyed. Perhaps creativity would have been discovered through other means. Perhaps creative people are not defined by what they create, but by how they use their gift to influence a person. Louis Comfort Tiffany's artwork influenced me and I use it as a guide to live my life more creatively and as a lesson to never give up, even when every thing seems to be against you.
The following video demonstrates some of Tiffany's work. It shows the whole range of his creative genius.
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ReplyDeleteYour article is very informative and touching. I like what you write about creativity, how it influences people and how it's resilience impresses you. But could you please, if you post pictures, remember to give the references? It would be so helpful, and good practice, to mention the full title, year, maybe even the materials of each piece along with the picture. I hope this doesn't come across as rough, I just really think, that it is important and will be recognized by most readers. :) Thank you.