How to Understand Art | How do we truly find peace in a piece of art? It happens the moment you look at a creation and feel an instantaneous, inexplicable connection. In that heartbeat, you must pause. You must linger, look deeper, and allow yourself to understand what is being whispered.

The Silent Symphony of Solitude

Imagine you are living in your solitude, and in that quietness, a canvas hanging on your wall begins to play a melody. It is a music that harmonizes your solitude with the aesthetics of the moment, flowing toward you in perfect rhythm. This is the ‘Music of Silence’—it has no physical sound, yet its resonance gives your soul a new sense of taste and understanding.

Any painting or object that connects with you in your seclusion recognizes your peace. Without you even realizing it, it assimilates into your being, becoming a vital part of the completeness of your emotions.

Keeping Your Senses Open

Whenever you are on a journey of emotional wandering—especially in a space dedicated to art—and you have chosen ‘peace’ over the noise of the world, you must keep your senses open. You never know which canvas or art piece might call out your name, asking for a conversation.

Think of it like this: You are walking through the courtyard of a strange, unknown village. You pass many doors, but suddenly, from one specific door, you hear a voice asking you to stop. You feel a sense of belonging, as if something ‘of your own’ resides there. You pause, you connect, and a relationship begins to breathe.

Beyond Ownership: A Spiritual Bond

This is how you should begin your journey with art. Any piece you choose to keep around you must be alive; it must speak to you. When you are not there, it should feel as though it is waiting for your return. It, too, should find its sense of completeness only in your presence.

When both you and the canvas reach this mutual understanding, only then do you truly comprehend a work of art. At that stage, you no longer ‘own’ the piece. Instead, the two of you exist in a profound, spiritual relationship where the art and your presence justify each other’s existence.

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Conclusion: Ultimately, choosing art is not about decoration; it is about filling the voids within our solitude. The next time you stand before a canvas, do not look at your watch. Instead, listen for that ‘call.’ A certain color or a stray line might just be asking for your address. That connection is where the soul finds its truest sanctuary.

 


By Rohit Garkoti

Hi...I am Rohit Garkoti. I am a dedicated artist and art writer. My journey of more than 18 years in the field of fine art and art writing has been inspired by my natural attraction and curiosity towards artistic expression. This journey of mine has given me the understanding to explore, understand and articulate numerous styles of fine art, which has enriched both my personal and professional life. An enduring passion for the intersection of art and writing has brought me to this art blog “TheArtCritique”. For more information about my ethos and commitments, I invite you to explore my "Transparency Statement" in the “About Us” section. Thank you for joining me on this transformative journey of art and art writing.