Sweetly philosophical interview with Michael Leunig in todays Herald. I loved his world view: One feels the painful state of the world and yearns innocently for universal beauty, health and peace - but in time one learns to work as calmly as possible with the appalling realities of humanity, and what he says about creativity If we create something with love; with devotion, adoration, goodwill, eagerness and mature innocence - a meal, a painting, a home, a speech, a relationship, a baby, a society, a bridge, a business, a footpath, an antidote, an atmosphere or a simple garden shed - then that thing or that situation we create with love will be likely to work beautifully and be a joy to behold. Love is more than a passive feeling, it is an active, functional, intelligent catalyst or impetus in the way things are going. It is also a mystery. As Mozart said: Love, love, love; that is the soul of genius. nzherald.co.nz/arts-literature/news/article.cfm?c_id=18&objectid=11254928
Posted on: Thu, 15 May 2014 07:23:50 +0000
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