I think it has always been the artist’s role to shine light on the difficult aspects of humanity. Whether stand up comics, filmmakers, performance artists, painters, musicians, writers—it is part of our mandate not only to entertain, but to expose. Consumers of art are there for the experience, whether willingly or subconsciously.
I think it has always been the artist’s role to shine light on the difficult aspects of humanity. Whether stand up comics, filmmakers, performance artists, painters, musicians, writers—it is part of our mandate not only to entertain, but to expose. Consumers of art are there for the experience, whether willingly or subconsciously.
Agreed! We have to be willing to accept the pushback while understanding that our rationale may not be accepted.