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Can Art Help You during The COVID-19 Pandemic?

Posted on by Harold Willis
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Thousands of people all over the world are dying, resources are critically stretched, and even freedom is starting to shrink because people are told to stay indoors because of today’s health crisis. Covid-19 Pandemic has hit people hard, and individuals from all walks of life felt all its wide-ranging and devastating effects.

With all the chaos brought about by COVID-19, the beneficial role of arts amidst this pandemic is highly evident. Art is one great thing, especially now that individuals stay at home in compliance to the required coronavirus confinement. But even in tough circumstances and challenging times like these, arts often helped a lot in easing pain, boredom, frustration, anxiety, hopelessness, and depression that many people feel.   

So, how can art really help you during this COVID 19 pandemic? There are actually many ways it can help, such as:

Arts Preserve Mental Health

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Social isolation has become an imperative measure in reducing COVID 19 transmission. Numerous countries all over the world have adopted this strategy in order to protect their people. As expected, streets, beaches, stadiums, concert halls, and many other public places become empty.  Though this strategy is efficient, the whole thing poses negative impacts on one’s mental health.

The good thing is that arts can help a lot in preserving people’s mental health despite this pandemic. Arts significantly exist so that the reality will not destroy people. Activities like painting, drawing, writing original literary pieces, and many more can be therapeutic and can have positive effects on mind and well-being.  

Arts Can Connect People

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Individuals turn to social media and video games to share their artworks. Despite social isolation, they are able to share their works and things that they love making it possible for them to connect with other artists or individuals with the same interest. Sites like Gamer Inquirer assist people in connecting online and through online games.

Even artists also collaborate with other artists and members of the community in developing creative arts and letting people be engaged with arts. Even artists adapt to shutdowns by swapping the physical performances to virtual ones. Artists also find ways to keep individuals connected during this pandemic that seems to be keeping people apart.

Arts Allowed Individuals to Have Meaningful Shared Experiences  

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In this time of the pandemic, arts provide a medium for communities, … Further Reading

The World of Street Art

Posted on by Harold Willis
male doing street art in hat

Street art is considered a hybrid form of artistic expression in this modern world. The purpose of street art is to draw upon what viewers known and then manipulate the subject’s physicality in order to make and express their point.

Street art is independent and unofficial visual arts created mostly in public places and for public visibility. This form of art is also associated with terms like post-graffiti, independent art, guerilla art, and neo graffiti.

A glimpse of colors around corners, street art can now be seen even in unexpected places. Whether anonymous renegade with spray, famous artists, a gorgeous, simple image or political statement, street art can definitely give people a sense of culture and, of course, excellent photo opportunities.

The Growing Popularity of Street Art

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Many individuals are now accepting that talented and creative people involved can be considered artists, and their works aren’t vandals. Their artworks, even “urban,” are still worthy of being called and recognized as arts. Individuals of different age and gender are also becoming more open-minded to urban as well as street art and appreciate where this form of art really comes from.

The Reasons Behind the Popularity of Street Art

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Not just the street art itself but also the World of Street Art is gaining increased popularity these days. The fame and recognition are mainly because of the following reasons:

Street Art Promote Diversity and Freedom   

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This form of art is about freedom, creativity, and expression. This could also be raising questions, analyzing, and beautifying. There is freedom if you put your works on the street. You don’t have to be a legitimate artist nor have thousands of fans to be into street art. You also don’t need to have strong social media to be noticed by artist agencies. As long as you have the passion, talent, and creativity, street art can be perfect for you.

Street art comes in a diverse form of creativity and expression from individuals all over the world. The are many street artists in different countries, and they are inspired and influenced by a multitude of styles and cultures. This results in a diverse body of street art worldwide.

Intrigue and Mystery

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There are many instances that people keep asking who did that particular street art, who’s the artist behind it, what is her or his … Further Reading