BE BRAVE, STAY KIND, MAKE ART…
Suzanne Jacquot
”Be brave, stay kind, make art…” Robert Redford (1936 - 2025)
These were the last words Robert Redford said before he passed away on September 16, 2025. And, these words is how he lived…..
Robert Redford believed that art is a powerful, essential tool for storytelling, social change, and the expression of the human soul. He believed that art and nature are deeply interconnected, creating a space for artistic creation that is influenced by the environment. He believed that taking risks is essential to the creative process and that failure is a part of that journey.
He prioritized authentic self-expression and emotional honesty over the mere factual, using the creative process to convey personal, subjective experiences, inner realities, or deeper, often emotional, truths and giving it a voice.
Robert Redford’s belief in making art was rooted in the idea that art is a "language of the soul" that has the power to lead social and environmental change. He viewed creativity not just as a profession, but as a vital tool for human connection and cultural stewardship.
To Redford, the "joy" was found in the "making of something". He believed that once a work is finished, it no longer belongs to the artist but to the audience
Robert Redford continues to be an inspiration to me as I keep delving and exploring in my own abstract art finding joy, my language of the soul and giving it a voice to share with the world.
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