Art in the Digital Era: Why Creativity Still Matters

How important is art in our everyday lives?

As children, we naturally explore creativity. We draw, paint, build small objects, and invent imaginary worlds. Our creativity is instinctive : kids live in a state of endless curiosity and imagination. But as we grow up, many of us lose touch with that ability. Responsibilities take over: school, work, career goals, deadlines. Little by little, creativity falls to the bottom of the priority list.

And in today’s digital era, this disconnect has become even stronger. We are constantly bombarded with information, scrolling, listening, watching, consuming. Our minds rarely rest. That’s why one of the most valuable things we can do today is to step back: pause the endless social-media feed, remember what genuine human connection feels like, and rediscover a piece of art and the story behind it.

Art isn’t just decoration.

Engaging in artistic expression has measurable benefits for both mental and physical health. For example, creating or even observing art can help regulate cortisol - the body’s primary stress hormone.

While cortisol is essential for managing immediate challenges, chronic elevation caused by constant stress can negatively affect our health.

Artistic activities offer a powerful antidote, helping the mind slow down, process emotions, and find balance.

In a world where almost everything comes with a price tag, art remains beautifully different. Yes, artworks can be bought and sold, but their true value can’t be quantified. It exists in the emotions they evoke, the perspectives they shift, and the conversations they spark.

The world of art is endlessly surprising. From prehistoric cave paintings to modern creations, artists have turned to people and animals as subjects, forms whose inherent symmetry invites a natural dialogue with geometry.

It is this deep interplay between art and mathematics that makes M.C. Escher's work so compelling; his graphics have long drawn the attention of mathematicians, prompting new questions, fresh perspectives, and geometric explorations.

Art reminds us of our humanity ; something algorithms and screens can never fully replace.

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("Kermis" Charely Toroop, 1923)