School begins and extracurricular writing diminishes. Due to my taking a Russian literature class, I've been thinking quite a bit about literature's impact upon national perspective. Of course, we live in the internet age and as such, modes of communication are not comprised of compartmentalized forums. Original expressionism has become almost null and void, for each and every person who feels artistically inclined attempts to shock and revolutionize. Yet is this modernistic approach to expressionism truly original, truly a product of inspiration? Or is it simply another means to be heard, to be seen in the midst of the sensationalistic blaring lights which crowd and overwhelm us?
Is there such a thing as a modern work of art that speaks both to the people and times which it represents in a manner which forces one to stop and reevaluate the possibly worthless and utterly complacent existence they've been leading? Apparently my writing has become just as flowered and empty as those I so condemn. Perhaps it's because I don't talk to anyone much these days, outside of the occasional (and limited) class discussion which becomes so entirely stunted almost immediately after it's begun. It's an abused outlet that too many use to show off their newly acquired wit or argumentative stance, an intellectual tailcoat bought at the highest price that one flaunts for all to see. Am I really as weird as so many tell me I am and if so, how can one become more in tune with their surrounding society? I, like so many others, push people away due to my over argumentative nature and tendency to feel as if I'm right. This, mixed with an overwhelming suspicion concerning the honesty of others - for in all truth it seems a very minute portion of humanity is deserving of trust - spells a recipe for disaster.
"Is there such a thing as a modern work of art that speaks both to the people and times which it represents in a manner which forces one to stop and reevaluate the possibly worthless and utterly complacent existence they've been leading?..."
ReplyDeleteThis is an excellent question. I think there might be, but it won't really be known and fully understood until a full generation or two later. At least. I could be wrong about that, and perhaps what I've offered is a trite answer, but it does seem to make the most sense.
It seems that's how these things typically go. I very much enjoy your writing, by the way. My lack of response is due to having felt that you've said all that needs saying.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mademoiselle.
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