Do not fear
the white space surrounding
your message - its emptiness will draw
all eyes precisely where
you want them.
In the monthly We Are The Art conversation, we talked about the power of white space, of emptiness, in art. Artists often have an urge to fill it up, or in case of writers block, the emptiness of a white page can be quite intimidating.
But white space can also be our friend. Our ally. Guiding the ones enjoying our art exactly to where we thing the most important element of our message is revealed.
How do you embrace white space?
The poem above is a tritriplicata poem.
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@trpplffct newsletter this week is about the power of white space. It’s a topic that’s very dear to me. On one hand, it can sometimes cause creative block, but on the other, without some empty space, there’s no room for creation or transformation. Learning to navigate the anxiety it brings is key to embracing creative freedom. In psychoanalysis, it’s the “hole” inside the “whole” that gives us space to exist subjectively — a rich place for invention. https://paragraph.com/@trpplffct/white-space
I love that it connected like that with you. Thank you for adding your perspective to it.
I don't know what you discussed in the meeting. So, just adding some bits and bites.
We generally talk about art and where to go next with /wearetheart and that leads to fun and insightful chats. You could join, too. Do you know the project?
We're exploring emptiness and thinking differently in this issue of your weekly poetry shot: https://paragraph.com/@trpplffct/white-space
Lovely read. White space. Such a good thought and narrative.
Discover the transformative power of white space in art and writing in the latest blog post by @arjantupan. Embracing emptiness can guide the audience’s focus to what matters most. Explore how artists can leverage white space as a powerful ally instead of fearing it.