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Arts Reveal Beauty in the World, Cast Light on Current Situation

Baha'i World News Service | May 20, 2020

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Baha'i World News Service | May 20, 2020

In these unique times, the arts have been particularly important in stimulating reflection on the spiritual dimension of human life and inspiring hope. 

Baha’is and their compatriots throughout the world have been drawing on the arts to cast a light on themes that are captivating the public consciousness, such as humanity’s interconnectedness.

A collective of artists from Norte del Cauca, Colombia, have produced a lively song with a message about taking health precautions.
A collective of artists from Norte del Cauca, Colombia, have produced a lively song with a message about taking health precautions.

“Creative initiatives are providing people a way to reach out to friends and to help relieve their anxiety. Artistic works can increase the feelings of hope, cohesion, and unity in a society,” says Simina, a sketch artist from Romania.

People of all ages, especially youth, have found ways to uplift the spirits of their fellow citizens through music, podcasts, paintings and drawings, theatre, puppet shows, poetry, and digital designs. Such works have focused on revealing the beauty that exists in the world and conveying new perspectives on current circumstances.

Nadiv, a young musician from Kenya, reflecting on the use of the arts to express constructive ideas says: “We’ve been able to address issues of common concern during the pandemic through music, and to bring people together to take part in collective expressions of solidarity. The arts have really been a voice for the voiceless. When you can’t say something directly, you can express it through creative means.”

Baha’is in Latin America and Spain have been producing uplifting music videos for youth. This song titled “La fuerza del amor”, meaning the strength of love, encourages young people to translate positive thoughts into actions.

The arts have been drawn upon by many to show appreciation for those working in essential services and to provide communities with information about health measures.

Meadow, a painter from the United States, says that “by using our hands and our voices, we’ve seen how everyone can create something beautiful and inspiring for others to enjoy. Creativity allows inspiration to flow, lifting our spirits and helping those around us.”

A youth in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, uses digital artwork to encourage compliance with preventive health measures such as physical distancing. “I was motivated to shed light on the realities on the ground and share some health tips,” says the artist. “I wanted to show, through illustrations, how people are coping with the outbreak.”

A small selection of the many artistic expressions produced during this period that have been inspired by the Baha’i teachings is available on news.bahai.org.

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