09/06/2026
After three days in Sydney on a self guided art tour, I began to question why do people make art and why it is important in our lives.
This is what I’ve come to.
The artist is the observer.
They notice things. Simple things.
How light falls.
How wind moves.
How people are, a simple raise of an eyebrow that makes them unique.
How places feel.
How people act.
It connects us with reality.
The artist is a journalist.
A way to reflect on history.
A way to mark time now.
A way to make a statement.
A way to encourage conversation.
The artist is a healer.
A way to express thoughts.
A way to explore pain.
A way to remember another.
A way to rewrite how it should be.
Art invites us to comment, feel, discuss and witness these moments that feel important to someone.
It connects us with reality and in a world challenging our reality with bots and AI advances, I couldn’t think of anything more important.
Cover image: Handmade cotton shirt (deuce), painted in 2026 by Australian artist Noel McKenna.
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