function of art: inspiration from joseph campbell

"Beyond all these manifestations is the one radiance, which shines through all things. The function of art is to reveal this radiance through the created object." Joseph Campbell

This is definitely part of my own philosophy of art. I included the transcendental purpose of art to enlighten the artist and the viewer in my doctoral dissertation.

I was fortunate to have two opportunities to study with Joseph Campbell in the 1980s in Boston and Santa Barbara, including personal conversations that have stayed with me. Joe later appeared in some of my dreams. What a marvelous person who made significant contributions during his time on the planet!

March 2, 2018 blog post