Tha Sample "The Kuumba Concept: Creating A Culture"

The Kuumba concept is rooted in the idea that we are all artists, I dare say creators; our collective consciousness is a canvas on which we paint with our thoughts and emotions. We live in a culture that does not encourage us to express ourselves freely. If you don't fit into the mold, if you don't do what you're "supposed to," if you don't think exactly how others want you to think, then you are ostracized.

This understanding, that we are all artists, creators and that art is everywhere, may be a source of freedom. In Kuumba , we are truly free to express all our emotions, to celebrate the beauty of life from birth to death. Freedom is the bridge between what exists and what could be. When given freedom and space, our imagination can thrive and with this strength we can face challenges head on. We must take responsibility for who we are and where we are going. So before you spend $15 on another book, instead try some freestyling; paint your canvas with whatever colors please you. Try to make the world a better place by creating more beauty in it.

What does it mean to be an artist, and why do you think that we all have the ability to be artists?

How do you feel about the art world and display of art?

Have you ever felt pressured to conform or fit in? Has this affected your life, your work or your creative process?

  

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