Friday, November 30, 2018

The Creative High

Wall paintings are a great way to beautify a place and to simultaneously spread awareness on several issues. Just before one enters the subdivision, there is this really long boundary wall along side the road, I wanted it filled with such art work and hence asked around for some local artist who could. "There is only one person here who can, but he is always drunk", said my PSO.
Bringstar, the artist, was true to the reputation he owned. After somehow starting the work, he disappeared for days. Day or night, he would be found drunk. Unable to even walk, forget holding the brush. But even from the few strokes he could manage on the wall, I could see the talent within. Months of counselling ensued. Several art works were promised with the pre-requisite of sobriety. We involved his family too in the process. For now, he has distanced himself from alcohol. For now, recuperation is in order. For now, and hopefully for future, the creative high, will do.

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