Why global stasis might be the ultimate creative reset
In short: When the world stopped, artists were forced into a state of profound uncertainty. Daniel J. Watts uses a metaphor of performance art to explain why this period of stillness is not a void, but a necessary space for reflection.
In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the closure of theaters left creatives facing a period of global stasis. Rather than viewing this as a purely negative disruption, multidisciplinary artist Daniel J. Watts reframes the experience as an opportunity to reset.
Watts argues that these moments of forced pause allow for a deeper reflection on what comes next. By 'letting the paint dry,' creators can find the space needed to envision new possibilities and navigate the uncertainty of the future.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: Daniel J. Watts: To accomplish great things, you need to "let the paint dry" | TED
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