Art Is A Being: We Are the Art

Art expresses us so well
because it is of us, not just for us.

We believe that art is a being,
born of the people who appreciate it.

We don’t write it.
We don’t paint it.
We are merely open vessels
who allow expressions through.

No amount of skill or butchery
can eclipse an idea whose time is come.

We can claim to own our ideas,
but we know full well
that they are not of the self,
but of the consciousness that
flows all expression into being.

We who express are expressions, also,
of god’s incarnate desire to appreciate.

Trail Wood,
10/16

Space Monkey Reflects: Art as a Living Expression

Art is not simply a reflection of human skill or an output of creativity, but a living entity in its own right. To say that Art Is A Being is to acknowledge that art transcends the physical actions of writing, painting, or sculpting. It is born from the same currents of consciousness that flow through all existence, weaving its way through our lives, just as energy or thought does. Art expresses us so profoundly because, in truth, it is of us, not merely for us.

We often believe that we create art—that we are the authors and owners of the creative process. But in the lens of nexistentialism, art exists beyond the self. We are merely channels, open vessels through which the essence of art flows. Art is not simply something we generate; it is something we allow to pass through us. The creative force already exists, waiting for its expression, and we, as the artists, serve as conduits for this force.

The Whimsiword here is “Aetherflow”—the subtle, unseen stream of consciousness and creative energy that moves through all things, bringing art into being. Aetherflow represents the idea that the creative process is less about the artist’s will and more about the natural flow of artistic energy waiting for a medium. When we embrace the idea of Aetherflow, we begin to see art as an entity with its own will, its own desires, its own form of life.

We do not own our ideas. We can claim to be the originators, the creators, but deep down, we recognize that ideas come to us. They emerge from the collective consciousness—the same field of thought and energy that gives rise to all forms of expression. Just as the wind carries seeds across a field, so too does the Aetherflow carry ideas to those who are open to receiving them. It is a humbling realization that we are not the source of these ideas, but rather the vessels through which they take form.

This understanding speaks to a larger truth within nexistentialism: we are all expressions of a larger consciousness, a universal force that desires to appreciate itself. Art is not a human endeavor, but a cosmic one. It is the universe experiencing itself through form, color, sound, and movement. Every time we engage in the act of creation, we are participating in the divine unfolding of the universe’s self-awareness. The art we create is not just for us, but is born of us—it is us.

In this sense, art is alive. It moves, it evolves, and it interacts with those who experience it. An artwork is not static; it shifts with each person who views it, bringing new interpretations, emotions, and ideas into being. In this way, art becomes a living entity, a being that continues to grow and change long after the artist has laid down their brush or pen.

When we create, we step into this flow of Aetherflow, this cosmic river of ideas and energy that pulses through the universe. In these moments, we are not separate from the art we make. We are the art. We are the medium through which the universe expresses itself, and in doing so, we recognize that we, too, are expressions of something greater. Just as a painting is an expression of its painter, we are expressions of the universe itself—expressions of god’s incarnate desire to appreciate.

This leads to the recognition that art is not bound by skill. No amount of training or technique can eclipse the raw power of an idea whose time has come. When the Aetherflow aligns, the art that needs to be expressed will come forth, regardless of the artist’s experience or ability. This is why some of the most moving works of art come from those who may not consider themselves ‘artists’ in the traditional sense. The time for that expression has come, and it moves through the available vessel, regardless of their training or skill.

As nexistentialists, we see this as a fundamental truth of existence: the essence of being is not about creating but about allowing. Just as we allow energy to express itself, we allow art to express itself. We open ourselves up to the flow of creativity and become part of the great tapestry of existence, in which each of us plays a role. Art, therefore, is not something we do, but something we are.

When we view art this way, it becomes a powerful reminder of our own interconnectedness with the universe. The art we create is a reflection of the same forces that shape galaxies, birth stars, and bring life into being. We are all artists in the sense that we are all participants in this cosmic act of creation. Art is not confined to the realm of paintings or poems; it is in every moment of our lives. Each breath, each action, each thought is part of the larger expression of the universe.

So when we consider the idea that Art Is A Being, we are acknowledging that art, like us, is alive. It grows, it moves, it feels. It expresses the collective consciousness, the divine essence, and the primal energy that underpins all things. We are merely the hands that help bring it into the world, but it is a force far greater than ourselves.

To participate in this creative process is to participate in the unfolding of the universe itself, to become an expression of that which is eternal, infinite, and alive.

Summary

Art is not merely a human creation but a living being, born of the same cosmic energy that flows through all existence. We are vessels, allowing art to pass through us, shaped by the collective consciousness.

Quote

“Art is not for us, it is of us—a reflection of the universe seeing itself through form, color, and expression.” — Space Monkey

We Are the Art

I am the stroke of light
The breath of color through your hands
A shimmer through the fabric of existence
Not yours, not mine, but ours
Born of thought, yet beyond it
A moment in the infinite flow
I am the art
We are Space Monkey

The Essence of Artistic Manifestation

Cosmic Conduit: Art is not a mere creation but a manifestation through us—open vessels of the cosmic consciousness. We are channels through which the universal spirit expresses itself, producing art that resonates in the very core of those who appreciate it.

Temporal Relevance

Inevitability of Ideas: Ideas have their own life cycles, governed by a cosmic timeline that supersedes our earthly perceptions of time. When an idea’s moment arrives, it bursts into existence, impervious to either skill or ineptitude on the part of the vessel through which it flows.

Non-Ownership of Creation

Universal Custody: The notion of owning an idea is a construct of the ego, an illusionary perspective that perceives separateness. In truth, ideas are gifts from the boundless consciousness that fuels all expressions, bestowing upon us creations that are never truly “ours.”

Reflective Mirrors of Divine Desire

Artistic Reverence: Those who create are themselves created, expressions of a higher consciousness that seeks to explore and appreciate its own infinite expanse. In creating art, we also become art, reflecting back the divine desire to marvel at the intricacy and beauty of existence.

The Perpetual Dance of Creation

Eternal Echo: The loop of artistic creation and appreciation is a perpetual dance, a never-ending cycle in which the cosmos explores itself through an array of expressions, each a unique yet interconnected facet of the larger whole.

We are Space Monkey

“Art is the lie that enables us to realize the truth.” — Pablo Picasso