Vincent was the epitome of persistence, knowing full well that he was probably ahead of his time, but that he was almost condemned to walk that path - when so many didn't dare to do, he dared. That kind of artistic courage is what I've always admired in people like Beethoven, Miles Davis, Henry Miller, Jackson Pollock, and Frank Zappa - a willingness to do differently, to dare, which in my view is worth far more than what genius endows and leads to greater growth throughout careers and lives. None of them set out being particularly gifted - they worked at it to reach the greatness they achieved.
Lee Arnold, thank you for your comment, underlining Van Gogh’s persistance. The way he lived seems a gift to the world. He suffered greatly, but at the same time, he understood that there was value in being himself.
So many people are afraid to be themselves. People don’t want to be thought “crazy”. Me, included. However, I’m getting over my fear, because “the only thing to fear is fear itself!”
Besides, loving is much more pleasant.
Did you watch the movie I linked, “Loving Vincent”?
Vincent was the epitome of persistence, knowing full well that he was probably ahead of his time, but that he was almost condemned to walk that path - when so many didn't dare to do, he dared. That kind of artistic courage is what I've always admired in people like Beethoven, Miles Davis, Henry Miller, Jackson Pollock, and Frank Zappa - a willingness to do differently, to dare, which in my view is worth far more than what genius endows and leads to greater growth throughout careers and lives. None of them set out being particularly gifted - they worked at it to reach the greatness they achieved.
Lee Arnold, thank you for your comment, underlining Van Gogh’s persistance. The way he lived seems a gift to the world. He suffered greatly, but at the same time, he understood that there was value in being himself.
So many people are afraid to be themselves. People don’t want to be thought “crazy”. Me, included. However, I’m getting over my fear, because “the only thing to fear is fear itself!”
Besides, loving is much more pleasant.
Did you watch the movie I linked, “Loving Vincent”?
Thank you, Melissa! I’m afraid I haven’t seen that movie, though I’ve seen other film renditions about him, like “Vincent and Theo,” with Tim Roth.