Dear Human

Creating has always been essential to human expression. I imagine music came first—because of our voices. Even simple conversation is musical: inflections, pauses, and dramatizations form a universal melody understood by all.

The emotions carried by a voice—anger, love, sadness—transcend languages and cultures.

From Voice to Vision

Once we found our voices, we began visually representing our lives. We wanted future generations to see our stories as we lived them. Storytelling became our way to preserve our legacies:

"I’m the best hunter."

"She was the greatest leader."

Our drive to create art has always been deeply human.

Artists in the Shadows

Yet today, we often overlook art’s true value. We forget those who quietly dedicate their lives to mastering their craft—the dancer rehearsing tirelessly, the street musician playing passionately, the actor perfecting each line. Consider the vocalist who hits that unforgettable note in Wicked: thousands of hours of unseen effort, solely to deliver moments of joy to an audience. They’re all masters, driven to share truth through their art.

Beyond Popularity

Society tends to reward only a select few artists with recognition and wealth. But every creator deserves acknowledgment and support. Their contributions enrich our lives, capture our collective experiences, and remind us of our humanity.

Art is Human

Communities must uplift their artists because art defines who we are. It mirrors our joys, struggles, protests, love, and loss. Art captures our stories—and without it, what is left worth fighting for?

Later,

Darrian