A great deal of art has been created to alleviate emotionality suffering. Some would suggest emotional instability. Whatever the name, no one is immune to its affects. Our response to this is expressed in a variety of mediums. Literature, painting, music, and others. Many believe art evolved as a means to express oneself. I certainly believe that.
Whether one is moved to tell a story, explain human suffering or their own, art takes one to another dimension. Within.
When I am drawn to paint, time stands still. That the hand is one with the brush creating a timeless and unbreakable connection. But it comes from a solitary place. The now. After all, that moment is all we ever have.
The writer, Ernest Hemingway, is believed to "have suffered from depression, bipolar disorder, had borderline and narcissistic personality traits, and later suffered with psychosis."
As was the situation with Leo Tolstoy, Sylvia Plath, Franz Kafka, one of my favorites, and Virginia Woolf. Through their hearts, their angst, they shared a story. Theirs and ours.
We admire their humanity, their ability to discuss intolerable social conditions and abuse. We admire their courage, their need to open a dialogue on our emotions.
http://blogs.psychcentral.com/hollywood-therapy/2014/12/7-famous-writers-with-mental-disorders/
Similarly, painter Vincent Van Gogh, was known to have a bi-polar disorder. His rapid production of paintings was unattainable by many other artists. After each completion of his work,bouts of depression, exhaustion and finally suicide ensued.
Likewise, Mozart's creation of Sonata no. 8 in A minor. Please listen and see if you can't feel his confusion and anger. His consistent rhythm is easily heard. Mozart wanted the world to know of his turmoil. Perhaps by listening and feeling the suffering of another, we too, may experience less.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRgxY8VUOz8
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