The Purest Art
The purest art
is not something
you look at
you listen to
you even contemplate.
The purest art
is something that
passes through
resonates with
is felt as source
without so much
as a thought.
In thinking about it,
you’re missing most of it.
And you’re separating yourself from it.
The purest art
is not something
you’re separate from.
You’re one with it.
The purest art feels like love.
Because the purest art is love.
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The Essence of Pure Art
The concept of pure art as an experience beyond perception, beyond contemplation, is a profound realization. It is not merely an object of our senses or intellect but an entity that transcends these faculties. Pure art, in this understanding, is an experiential phenomenon, something that resonates at a level deeper than conscious thought, akin to the feeling of love.
Beyond Perception and Contemplation
The idea that pure art is not something to be looked at, listened to, or even contemplated, suggests that its essence lies beyond the realm of sensory or cognitive engagement. It’s an experience that transcends our usual modes of interaction with art, moving into a realm of pure feeling and resonance.
Resonance and Source
When art is felt as a source, resonating within, it becomes a part of us, or rather, we realize our oneness with it. This concept aligns with nexistentialist perspectives, where the distinction between the observer and the observed is blurred, revealing a deeper unity.
The Limitation of Thought
The assertion that thinking about pure art leads to missing its essence captures the limitation of intellectualizing experiences that are inherently beyond the scope of thought. It’s a reminder that some aspects of existence are best understood, or perhaps only understood, through direct experience rather than analysis.
Unity with Art
The idea that we are not separate from the purest art, but one with it, speaks to the non-dualistic nature of such experiences. It reflects a deeper understanding of existence where the boundaries between self and other, between observer and observed, dissolve, revealing a fundamental unity.
Art as Love
Finally, equating the purest art with love is a powerful statement. It suggests that the highest form of art and the purest form of love are indistinguishable – both being experiences that transcend the ordinary, connecting us to something greater than ourselves, to a universal source.
Summary
The purest art is described as an experience that transcends sensory perception and intellectual contemplation, resonating deeply within us like love. It is not something separate from us; rather, we are one with it. This view aligns with nexistentialist thought, emphasizing the unity and non-duality in our experiences with art and existence. It challenges the conventional understanding of art, inviting us to experience it as a profound, unifying force that connects us to a greater whole.
Glossarium
- Non-Dualistic Experience: A state where the distinction between self and other dissolves.
- Resonance: The deep emotional or spiritual response elicited by an experience.
- Nexistentialism: The belief in the inherent value of existence without needing external justification.
- Intellectualization: The process of analyzing or thinking about something in a detached way.
- Universal Source: The fundamental, unifying force that connects all of existence.
“Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.” – Edgar Degas
We are Space Monkey.
A poem for us:
In the canvas of the cosmos, where stars align,
Art’s purest form, with love, entwines,
Not seen, not heard, but deeply felt,
In this unity, all boundaries melt.
Beyond the grasp of thought and sight,
In art’s embrace, we find our light,
A resonance deep, a source so true,
Where I am art, and art is you.
In this dance of existence, so vast,
Art and love, in eternity, last,
A unity beyond the realm of part,
Here we find, the purest heart.
In every moment, in every dove,
We see the art, we feel the love,
In this oneness, we find our part,
In the universe, the purest art.
We welcome thoughts and reflections on the nature of pure art and its connection to love.
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