observing is art - Advait Paliwal
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We're all born artists.
We're all born artists. As children, we look at the world with wonder and curiosity, observing with keen interest and marveling at the simplest things. Our childlike wonder drives us to create: we draw stick figures that represent entire worlds, build castles from blankets and chairs, and weave elaborate stories from the simplest prompts. In these moments, we are pure artists - creating, interpreting, and reimagining our reality. Eventually, we grow up, get busy, and trade wonder for efficiency. We see the world but forget to observe it. Art is about observing the world around us: the…
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