Compared to other types of people, I guess you could consider artists to be meek, in many cases. Of course, there are artists from all walks of life — some are serial killers, too — but for the most part, I think it’s fair to say that creative people tend to be gentle.
Of course, people who are gentle — and different — are easy targets for bullies. So, writers, painters, dancers, filmmakers, photographers, musicians — anyone who is creative — are often ostracized and ridiculed because they’re special or have a passion. I won’t go into the list of insults I’ve been called, but I will mention that we’ve probably been referred to as “emos” (overly sensitive, emotional, and full of angst — per Dictionary.com) at least once in our lifetime, or told that the arts are not necessary and sometimes, even useless.
So I find it incredibly curious that during this very difficult time — with coronavirus, and murder hornets, and civil unrest — that us “emos” are the ones holding it together. We’re the ones trying to keep our fellow humans entertained. We’re the ones offering encouragement and pep talks. We’re the ones who, in many cases, have been offering up our art for free to try to help those who are having a hard time coping with the stresses of daily life.
According to an article on WEForum.org, “Artists are finding creative ways to keep people connected during a…
