Art as a Refuge for the Soul: Escaping Logic to Discover Essence
In the heart of modern life, where the assault of information and the relentless noise surround us, there exists a place without walls—a sanctuary of silence and creative chaos: art. Not art as a profession or discipline, not the precision of a brushstroke nor the mastery of technique. I speak of art as instinct, as a primordial breath flowing freely, a refuge where human beings can meet their most authentic selves.
Pataphysical Art: Rejecting Rationality Pataphysics teaches us to view the world through a distorting lens, an ironic and liberating game that subverts the rules of the ordinary. In the same way, art becomes a pataphysical act when we allow ourselves to ignore conventions and trust pure instinct. There’s no need to master a brush or memorise academic doctrines; the only mastery required is the courage to let go. It’s in not knowing where we’re headed that true discovery lies.
Surrealism: A Dialogue with the Unconscious.. In surrealism, the unconscious takes centre stage. Every line, every colour, every form is a cryptic message from our deepest selves. It doesn’t matter if the result seems chaotic or unfinished—the artwork we create is simply a mirror in which the soul reflects itself, with all its shadows and lights. Painting or creating, even without a clear goal, is akin to exploring a dream: you navigate without a map, but each step brings you closer to inner truth.
Abstraction: Essence Without Form. Abstract art teaches us that we don’t need to depict the world to understand it. A splash of colour, a whirl of lines, an apparently random chaos—everything can hold meaning if we allow ourselves to look without prejudice. In abstraction, there are no mistakes; every imperfection is an open door to new possibilities. Art becomes a dialogue with infinity, a wordless language inviting us to create without fear.
Engaging with Art: An Inner Revolution.Anyone can pick up a brush, mould clay, or doodle on a page. And everyone should. Not to become a recognised artist, but to recognise themselves as human. Creating art is like opening a window to the soul: sometimes the view is beautiful, other times turbulent, but it is always authentic. It is a refuge because, in the moment we immerse ourselves in the creative act, we step away from the judgment of others and, most importantly, our own self-judgment. 
The Call of Instinct. Instinct never lies. It’s the primal voice that guides us when words fail. In art, instinct becomes our most valuable teacher. Forget perspective, colour balance, and compositional rules. Pick a colour that draws you, a material that inspires you, and let your hands work without thinking. The result? A piece that can never be right or wrong but will always be true.
Conclusion: Creating to Exist. Trying your hand at art is not just an act of creation but an act of resistance. It’s defying a world that demands productivity and performance, to embrace a life that is more intimate and authentic. It doesn’t matter if the colours blend into a muddle, if the lines break, or if the result seems nonsensical. It is in that nonsense that freedom resides. So, grab a brush, a lump of clay, a pen, and dive in. There’s no need to understand. There’s only the need to be..