I, throughout my career life, have been able to work with a variety of experts: doctors, consultants, researchers, therapists etc., who are treating for mentally unbalanced, or differently able people of various ages: from Primary and secondary school children to adults and war- affected battle men for whom “Art” provided an immeasurable life or moral support to transform themselves and to accept the challenges of the real life. “Art Therapy,” is the most popular and technically used term to recognize its medicinal value to date. In addition to that, we also find it a wonderful medium of Therapy that treats for the wellbeing of Humanity. I believe that Eckhart’s theory of Art and Religion is a lifelong emphasis for all of us to engage in Art, enjoy it and love it!! Simply because it teaches us how to inculcate self-discipline in us, respect and appreciate each other, and practice mindfulness!!! And further, if we go into the deeper meaning of Art, it is a “Religion.” Simply because it helps release the stress!! According to Meister Eckhart “Art is Religion: Religion is Art.” Meister Eckhart’s idea of the human life in operation and attainment is aesthetic it runs through all our thoughts that man is an artist in the analogy of the “Exalted workman,” and the idea of “Sovran good” and “immutable delight” is that of a perfected art.” You may realize the inner value of Art already embedded in this statement. “Art,” in deed, belongs to the family called Aesthetics where we learn, teach, share and spread the message of appreciation and enjoyment. From the birth to the death bed, what we enjoy in our lives, have the sense of Art: touch of life. In fact, we can simply call it a Universal Language. It is a proven fact that throughout the beginning and evolution of the human civilization, “Art” has become the most appealing and attractive medium of communication. As an organization, we attempt to combine this creativity and harmony to spread and teach a global message to both young and old generations.ĪRT AND THE BEAUTY OF ART: FOR HUMANITY BY HUMANITY And every childish attitude is artistic with its pure blend of creativity. Every child is born to the world with peace and harmony in the soul. Patriotic feelings should be motivated and appreciated to inspire the progressive trends for the reason that the young mind is the best place to nourish blossoming ideas. Even though we could see a diminish in that glow for the last few decades the current trend is again reflecting a new rise and motivation among our young generation. The cultural gatherings, traditional and religious events, literary works and crafts of Sri Lanka were gaining global attention since ancient times. The child who learns to respect our arts and aesthetics, naturally tend to preserve our traditional and cultural values. Sri Lankan arts and crafts have an interrelationship with our tradition and Buddhist culture. The most important point is unity and harmony based on these creations. The frescoes, monuments and architectural designs do project the artistic sense of our native Sri Lankans. The historical heritages in Sri Lanka have an inseparable relationship with arts and creations. Sri Lanka, the wonder of Asia maintains its long-lasting majesty of arts from time immemorial. Music becomes therapy and dancing and painting become a remedy since they reflect a reality that is common for all human beings. Especially, when your soul is damaged and torn between the racial problems, religious disputes or cultural differences, the solution is always provided with arts as the the vision of the artist is always focused on humanity, rather than the gender, race, culture or religious deviations. Happiness in the soul is common for all human beings. Neither cultural nor traditional limitations can disturb the taste of any kind of artistic work, because the amusement you enjoy from art can overpower all the mental and physical barriers in the world. On a platform where words create the hot argumentative topics, art takes the responsibility to serve as a mentor or mediator of reconciliation.
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