Sukai Eccleston- FRSA’s Post

I am often asked what is art for or what is the role of the artist? I think this quote from one of the greatest thinkers and writers of the 20thC, James Baldwin, sums up perfectly what it means to be an artist and their duty to society: ''The artist is distinguished from all other responsible actors in society — the politicians, legislators, educators, and scientists — by the fact that he is his own test tube, his own laboratory, working according to very rigorous rules, however unstated these may be, and cannot allow any consideration to supersede his responsibility to reveal all that he can possibly discover concerning the mystery of the human being. Society must accept some things as real; but he must always know that visibile reality hides a deeper one, and that all our action and achievement rest on things unseen. A society must assume that it is stable, but the artist must know, and he must let us know, that there is nothing stable under heaven. One cannot possibly build a school, teach a child, or drive a car without taking some things for granted. The artist cannot and must not take anything for granted, but must drive to the heart of every answer and expose the question the answer hides.'' CasildART Contemporary is a not-for-profit art gallery. We place contemporary Black art in corporate spaces to showcase and celebrate the talent and creativity of Black artists. If you are interested in creating a more inclusive and welcoming environment for your employees, clients and visitors, please get in touch @info@casildart.com #diversity #inclusion #equity #artforchange #corporate #culturalchange #transformation #BHM2024 #reclaimingnarrtives #artrentals #representation #duty #purpose

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If there's one thing I've learned about art, it's that creativity knows no bounds. Artists have the power to challenge norms and spark important conversations through their work. Sukai Eccleston- FRSA

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