“Art is the lie that enables us to realize the truth.”

Ruchika Rawan|THE DEN

Artwork is more than just a decoration. It's more of healing where artistic creation can provide both creators and viewers with life-saving restoration. Whereas creators may find a distraction from pain, an outlet for repressed thoughts and emotions, viewers may find belonging, representation, and self- affirmation in the poignant works of artists. Every painting, regardless of subject or medium, begins with an inspiration spark that leads to the universal truth like Picasso said, "Art is the lie that enables us to realize the truth.”