Originally Posted by
Pumpkin
I always like doing the creative speeches, because I think it's something that goes a bit under-appreciated in society. We all know the stereotype of the starving artist, or the art major, while we say things like get a real job or pick something more useful. Even those of us who are supportive, or maybe want to pursue a more creative career such as writer or artist, we know it's hard. It doesn't just take talent and hard work, it takes luck, timing, and the right audience. There are so many creative writers, painters, sculptors out there who will sadly never make a mark on the world.
But I think maybe we limit our view of creativity. We think painters, drawers, writers, musicians. Maybe we broaden it a bit and include the cake decorators, hair stylists, dog stylists, interior designers, and the like. I think we forget that creativity encompasses so much more. It's the people who look at things from a different angle, who ask new questions, who view the world a little bit differently. And it's thanks to these people that we have many of the necessities we have in life today. These people have found the cures for diseases, the solutions to social problems, the technology we take for granted. They're the people who've asked new questions, explored new options, and tried new things.
I believe we all have creativity inside of us. Maybe we can't draw the perfect picture or write the perfect poem, but we can contribute to the world in our own unique way. Use it. Use the little differences you have, whether you're a writer or a chemist. And while we're at it, let's not forget that the “typical” artists we often overlook have contributed to society in many meaningful ways. Cave paintings that help us learn where we came from, musical pieces and fairytales that help tell us where we've been. Let's show some appreciation for the artist in all of us. And, of course, the nominees.
Congrats to the winner!
harmonixer
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