I believe strongly in the power of The Arts - as a conduit or vehicle - to tell stories, dream dreams and motivate people to action. It’s important to note that when I say “The Arts”, I’m referring to all forms of creative expression... whether design, photography, music, dance, film, poetry, writing, drama, fine art, sculpture, fashion, illustration, etc.
Many of us have been deeply moved by documentaries, photographs or films. Others have read heart-warming accounts of stories in books or magazines. Some have been moved by a magnificent painting or a beautifully choreographed dance routine - and almost all of us have had our hearts stirred by music.
Let us not ridicule these ‘vehicles’ of storytelling, for they have the power to change the world. Let’s rather give permission and create a platform for these important stories to be told and better yet... let’s invite the ‘invisible’, the disempowered, the diseased, the ignored and the ‘silent poor’ to tell their stories too! Let’s give VOICE to the voiceless and all the others who have simply kept silent because they knew their voice would never be heard above the din.
