Art is the Language of the Soul

Art transcends language. Art is a language. It has a language of its own, which is inadvertently known to those who see and listen to them through their heart. The language you interpret while watching any artform is irrevocable. Yes, you read that right! art is a realm of boundless interpretation, where the dialogue unfolds silently between your inner self and the masterpiece before you. When confronted with any artistic form, you dive into a world of free associations, unravels the layers of conditioning and confronts the biases ingrained by the spoken language. Needless to say, Art is the mirror that reflects the network of thoughts, beliefs, values, and opinions, allowing you to fortify some and liberate others. Through art, I have gained precious insights into my own psyche. I can fortify some aspects of myself needless to affirm any further. Even on those silent days when words remain unspoken, I continue to express myself in ways that is often unknown to me. This self- expression is so pure that when I do eventually choose to articulate my thoughts, my words emerge with unparalleled clarity and comprehensiveness.

In this bustling city of Noida, amidst the vibrant culture of natives that thrives here, I find myself time and again drawn back to the world of dance and expression. As a professional dynamic dance performing artist and mentor of Nritya Natya Academy, I have witnessed firsthand the power of art as a universal language that transcends words and speaks directly to the soul. Thus, it’s a profound notion that “Art has no language, it is a language”. Art in its all forms, whether dance, music, painting, crafting, etc has unique ability to initiate a silent conversation with your inner self. This beckons you to listen, reflect, & respond, not with words, but with emotions, thoughts, and sensations. When this silent conversation engages with paintings, dance performances, pieces of music, or any form of creative expression, you should know that you have embarked on a journey within.

One of the most beautiful aspects of this language is its openness to the plethora of interpretations I have been able to make. It’s a blank canvas upon which each one can paint their emotions, memories, imaginations and experiences. The Lense you put on; you view the story that way. No two of you will perceive a work of art in precisely the same way and that’s the magic of it. In a work filled with language barriers, differences, opinions, this language stands as a testament to the true humanity. Often this art has served as a mirror to my inner world. It unveils the layers of conditioning, biases and preconceived notions that have shaped our thoughts, beliefs, values and opinions. When our own reflections, sometimes familiar, other times surprising, it thus prompts to question, to discover, and to confront aspects of ourselves that we may have ignored or never acknowledged.

Even on days, when words fail me, art in the form of dance, provides an avenue for communication. As a dance artist, I have often found solace in movement when I couldn’t find the right words to articulate my feelings. It’s a form of communication that not only transcends linguistic limitations but also opens the gate to another understanding. Nevertheless, the act of engaging with art, be it as a creator or a spectator, refines my ability to communicate with clarity, purity and authenticity. It has ever honed, my capability to express myself in a way that’s unexplainable, the branches that art open up is countless and boundless. So, when I choose to speak, my words emerge from a place of profound understanding, crafting my communication more comprehensive and heartfelt. In essence, art in the form of dance has been a heart opener which thus turned out to me rather more than barely a form of expression, it is a language of soul. It invites me, you and everyone else into a silent dialogue with ourselves, offers freedom of interpretation, reveals true selves, and empowers to communicate with clarity. As I continue my journey, I am reminded daily of the transformative power of art, that which understands the depth of this universal language.

So, the next time you find yourself in front of a painting, watching a dance performance, or listening to music, remember that you’re engaging in a profound conversation with your own soul.

Embrace the beauty of this language of art, for it has the power to inspire, heal and connect us all, regardless of the spoken words that may divide us.