School of Athens

I love the painting ‘School of Athens’, by Raphael*. To me the painting represents a flourishing society, and its origins in a healthy / productive dialog. At the center of this painting is a dialog between 2 individuals expressing contrasting view points. Yet the discussion moves forward, and society with it. The result of this generative dialog is a flourishing society, and a beautiful painting. What does dialog look like today? What kind of society is it producing? What kind of art? Think of the way that you dialog. Is it a bridge or a barrier to harmonious relationships? Could a beautiful painting emerge out of the environment you are creating? My painting sometimes might look chaotic and abstract, but hopefully someday...beautiful. :)