The Writer’s Job

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“Art is a step from what is obvious and well-known toward what is arcane and concealed.” -Khalil Gibran

My immediate reaction to this quote is that this isn’t easy. It almost hurts my brain to think about writing in this way. Francis Bacon says something similar.

“The job of the artist is always to deepen the mystery.”

This one doesn’t hurt my brain as much. This reminds me of great art from the past and present. I think every artist has their own job when it comes to why they create. For Bacon, it was to deepen mystery, and Gibran something similar. That’s what works for them. Then there’s art for the sake of art: art that liberates, records, and entertains. And we, as artists, get to dabble in it all.

What is your job as an artist?

Published by Jayne

Jayne is a writer. On her free time she likes to be with her family hiking outdoors and traveling. New England is her home and place of birth. When asked what she wants to teach the world she replied, "Don't stop searching. Too many times, in my old life, I put my search aside for more 'important matters.' I didn't realize the thing I was searching for held what was most important; my soul purpose." Jayne works daily on improving her craft and at times can get down on herself, but her favorite morning mantra is "It's a new day." and that's what she strives to start with.

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