Not all artists may strive for perfection, but one thing is certain: every artist strives to make a difference. Art is an expression of one's truth. It may not always be "right," but it is always true. A statement piece will always have an effect on an outside viewer because, in the beauty of humanity, no one truly has an entirely unique experience. There is always relatability somewhere, even if it comes down to the basis of "you're alive and so am I." That’s what makes art so moving. It's an outlet for empathy, for acknowledgment. It’s a statement that says, "never are we not connected somehow," even if that statement is layered in complex meaning.
Film, or the moving picture, has pushed the limits of what it can achieve—special effects, music, cameras that capture every blade of grass. But recently, there has been a resurgence of cheap, old cameras that fit in the palm of your hand and shoot at a mere 24 frames per second. This digital camera, once seen as outdated, is now making a comeback because of its nostalgic charm. We’ve grown tired of increasingly sophisticated cameras, shrinking in size but improving in quality. It’s the simplicity that draws us back. That grainy texture adding a different kind of life to picture. What is left to the imagination is what gets enhanced to the very best, meaning that there's no way to make it better, it is at its best.
It's the blend of emotion, simplicity, and imperfection that makes art—particularly film—so powerful. It resonates deeply because it captures the human experience in all its forms, unfiltered and raw. Whether it’s a high-budget production or a grainy, handheld shot, film remains a timeless medium for storytelling, constantly evolving but always at its heart, an expression of who we are.