Art Quote Of The Day – John Keats

“The excellency of every art is its intensity, capable of making all disagreeable evaporate.” – John Keats

The Art of Intensity: Making Disagreeable Things Vanish

The age-old truth of life: some days are filled with rainbows and butterflies, while others feel like you’re wading through a swamp of discontent. If you’re as average as I am, you’ve probably tried to navigate both extremes, often wondering how to turn that frown upside down with a sprinkle of creativity. Enter the quote “The excellency of every art is its intensity, capable of making all disagreeable evaporate.” Sounds profound, right? It’s like a motivational poster you’d find in a yoga studio after a hard swerve into the land of existential dread.

Let’s dig into this business of ‘intensity’ in the artistic realm. Intensity in art is like that friend who shows up at a party unexpectedly, flips the table, and suddenly everyone’s laughing over spilled drinks instead of sulking over broken plans. It’s that vibrant splash of color in a grayscale world, turning dullness into something that’s not just bearable but exhilarating.

Picture this: You’re in a gallery, staring at a canvas painted in a way that makes you feel like you’ve just bitten into a chili pepper. The colors dance, the subject matter vibrates—it’s as if the artwork is shouting, “Hey, you! Looking down in the dumps? Let’s fix that!” Intensity moves us; it grabs our attention and refuses to be brushed aside. In the fluffy cloud of life’s annoyances, it’s the gust of wind blowing your troubles away.

Now, there are plenty of things that can fall under the umbrella of art. Music can tug at your heartstrings and lift your soul. A beautifully crafted novel can whisk you away to lands unknown. Even a perfectly brewed cup of coffee can be an art form worthy of applause. Each of these senses relies on intensity to turn the mundane into the magnificent.

Imagine a world without this intensity—talk about a snooze fest! A beige landscape, bland conversations, and while we’re at it, let’s shave our ice cream flavors down to just vanilla. What a tragedy! Our coffee would become just hot water, our conversations would resemble those awkward small talk moments by the photocopier, and art? Let’s not even go there.

So, how can we embrace this intensity? First and foremost, let’s allow ourselves to feel. Feel the excitement of a new project, the heartbreak of a classic tale, or the adrenaline rush of a life-altering choice. Find what you’re passionate about and train that metaphorical laser-eyed focus on it. If it makes your heart race, dive in headfirst! When you immerse yourself in intensity, the little annoyances of everyday life just seem to evaporate—like that odd sock mysteriously disappearing into the abyss of the dryer.

In conclusion, let’s cherish the intensity in all forms of art, be it grand masterpieces or the minor notes of everyday existence. Life is too short for half-hearted attempts at anything. So, the next time you’re faced with something disagreeable (like realizing you’ve run out of snacks), remember to embrace your inner artist. Pour your passion into it, turn it into a masterpiece, and let intensity work its magic. After all, if we can turn the unremarkable into the extraordinary, isn’t that the ultimate art form? Now, who’s ready for some vibrancy in their lives?