Today I’m thinking about generativity – generative music, generative arts, generative principles in life.
I’m also thinking about generosity – in the arts, among artists, or anywhere in life.
Both concepts share a common Greek root – “gene-“: to beget, to give birth.
To look into yourself is often misunderstood as a selfish act – something for dreamers and snowflakes. But to generate art is to be generous: to share the insights your reflections bring forth so they can enable even more insights.
Generative processes create an abundance of variations and possibilities – for the creators and for the recipients. So does generosity.
Sometimes things just make sense.
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