03/06/2026
Creating and responding to art is a natural part of human nature — just like speaking, loving, dreaming, or expressing emotions. Human beings are not merely practical creatures who eat, work, and survive. We also experience wonder, sadness, joy, fear, curiosity, and imagination. Art becomes a way of expressing these inner experiences that words alone often cannot fully capture.
Even the earliest humans, who struggled daily for survival, created cave paintings, music, body decorations, and rituals. This tells us something profound: art was never created merely for luxury or entertainment. It emerged from a deep inner need to express, communicate, and make meaning of life.
When we see a child naturally begin to draw even before learning complex language, it reminds us that creativity is not something taught later — it is an inherent part of being human. Art, in many ways, is one of the purest expressions of our humanity.
(Jaisalmer, created in 2020)