The Soul of Art
By: Dr. Anna Biela 3.12.2024 Rome 22:29
Today, I visited the Futurism exhibition at the National Museum of Modern Art, and it instantly took me back to my high school years. I was deeply inspired by the Futurists back then—their energy, their refusal to be confined by tradition, and their bold vision for the future. The exhibition reignited that spark and reminded me of how art has the power to transform, to connect, and to speak to our deepest emotions.
But as I walked through the MACRO Museum later in the day, I couldn’t help but feel a stark contrast. The space was beautiful, the art impressive, yet something was missing. The works on display felt like intellectual exercises rather than emotional experiences. They lacked the soul, the raw energy that once made art so powerful. It made me question: How did contemporary art come to this point?
In today’s world, art seems to be everywhere—engaging with political issues, social movements, and technological advancements. These topics are essential, and art must reflect the world around us. But in the process of addressing every issue under the sun, much of contemporary art has lost touch with something deeper—the soul.
I believe art should stir something inside of us. It should make us feel something—not just think about something. But so much of the art I see today feels distant, as if it’s been reduced to an intellectual pursuit rather than an emotional or spiritual one.
This realization is what led me to create the Heart Flow Art Movement. I want to bring energy, soul, and raw emotion back to contemporary art. My goal is to create art that flows, that moves, that speaks to people on a deeper, more visceral level. Art should be an experience, one that touches our hearts as much as our minds.
The Heart Flow Art Movement isn’t just about what the art represents—it’s about how it makes us feel. Through installations, music, and painting, I want to create an immersive environment where art is not something to observe from a distance, but something to experience on a personal level.
Looking back on my inspiration from the Futurists, I realize that they, too, understood the power of energy. They wanted art to be alive, to move, to capture the raw intensity of the world around them. This is what I hope to reclaim in contemporary art: that vibrancy, that connection, that soul.
In a world filled with complexity and noise, it’s easy for art to become detached from its true purpose. But I believe we can bring the soul back. Art doesn’t just have to reflect the world—we need art that moves us, that challenges us, and that connects us to something beyond the surface.
What would it look like if we brought the soul back into art? Let’s find out.
