#artisanexpression

Art is something we tend to see in our everyday lives, but we don't see it and appreciate it enough. Artworks we see in streets, faces, papers, the sky, music we listen to, and among others Artworks are not something we do; they are something we express. Any experiences in life, any situations we are in, and any people we encounter possess art that we can turn into artwork. Some people, if they don't understand a certain artwork, tend to comment something like "stupid!" "meaningless! "weird!". On the other hand, people who appreciate and love artwork tend to comment with something like "beautiful!" "painful!" "I can feel it!". We interpret art the way we understand it and also from our perspective. One of the great artists of this century with whom I'm living right now is Melanie Martinez. Let's get to know more about this artist I'm talking about.

Melanie Martinez, who was born in Astoria, Queens, New York, in 1995, was raised on Long Island by parents who were of Dominican and Puerto Rican descent. She describes herself as an emotional youngster who found it difficult to completely express herself in her family's conventional setting. As a result, she was drawn to poetry, painting, and music from a young age. After participating in the American television vocal competition program "The Voice," she gained notoriety in 2012. She followed it up with the 2014 release of her first single, "Dollhouse," and her debut EP of the same name. In the year 2015, Melanie's "Cry Baby" studio album debuted. The songs "Sippy Cup," "Mad Hatter," and "Mrs. "Potato Head," "Cry Baby," "Pacify Her," and "Soap" were all given gold certification in the United States. Both the EP "After School" and Melanie's second studio album "K-12" were released in 2019. She has a distinct personality and is frequently misunderstood by others around her. Melanie is understanding and non-judgmental, understanding that various life paths suit various personalities. She has a hidden rebellious streak in addition to her inherent empathy. INFPs frequently experience other people's feelings as though they were their own. Melanie dislikes conflict; therefore, if she has to deal with it, she does so by considering her feelings. Up until one of her ideals is broken, Melanie is adaptable and relaxed. She isn't hesitant to stand up for things she believes in if one of her core beliefs is under attack. The INFP personality type values honesty and integrity; thus, Melanie possesses these qualities in spades. Melanie is understanding since she always considers things from various angles because she is a Taurus. Taureans typically pay great attention to others, which aids in their understanding of the world. Melanie listens well and tries to respect other personalities. Melanie is creative, compassionate, and outgoing. She has a distinct outlook on life and is very concerned about upholding her morals. Melanie wants to connect with people who share her ideals and characteristics. Melanie is unique and takes pleasure in her identity while having a complex emotional makeup.

An artist like Melanie Martinez. She gets inspiration from negative emotions she feels or negative situations she is in. I don't know her personally; I only know her music, artwork, and faces. faces, as I could say because her albums are in three parts but with the same storyline. Faces that represent an alter ego that we can all relate to. Sometimes we are numbing or ignoring the emotions we feel because society tells us that it's weak for us to express emotions by crying, especially men. It makes us uncomfortable when we see someone crying. We don't like to deal with things because we're afraid to deal with anything that other people might find weird. That's the same weirdness some people feel when they see artworks they don't understand. It's the same feeling they feel when they see someone crying or they want to cry but stop themselves because society has taught us that it's weak to be vulnerable. Showing vulnerability means you're a normal human being. I hope that when you see artwork you don't understand, try to see it from your own perspective, allow yourself to feel what you feel, and express the emotions you are longing to express. Allow yourself to be a human being. Everyone can be an artist; just allow yourself to be vulnerable sometimes. Turn that pain into something beautiful. Believe that everything you see in this world might end, but one thing that didn't end is the soul that created art; it lives forever.

©jansal

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