Lisa and I are so amazed at the positive feedback and encouragement we are receiving from everyone. Take 5: Art Break Day is developing into an unbelievable project and we just can't wait until September 2nd. We always like to shine a light on anyone and everyone that supports art and today's artist. We would like to introduce you again to Robert Bean. We interviewed Robert about his artwork and process just a little over a year ago. We were interested in his reasons for being a sponsor for Take 5: Art Break Day. He was kind enough to answer a few questions for us. Thanks Robert!
1. Why did you decide to make a donation to Take 5: Art Break Day?
These days you hear a lot about funding for the arts being slashed on every level. It's hard to get away from it. So when I see a project like Take 5: Art Break Day come along, where artists take matters into their own hands and work to keep the arts not only alive, but living, breathing, and interacting with the public at large, I want to help in whatever way I can. On top of that, we are a society that is in a constant state of motion, bombarded with information from every corner. I like the idea of offering people a chance to step away from it for a minute and just create, to output instead of input. I think a lot of people forget the joy in sitting down and drawing like they did when they were kids. I like that Take 5: Art Break Day gives people an opportunity to rekindle that joy.
2. What is the benefit of having art making in a public space?
I think there are lots of benefits to making art in a public place, but the one that I always come back to is that if a few people are doing it, others will see it, and realize it's ok to do the exact same thing. Good or bad, people often need acceptance from peers before they step out of their normal routines, and seeing people already doing something in public is a quick way to put them at ease.
3. Give us 5 words that describe you as an artist.
Storyteller, Investigator, Blender, Student and Educator
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