The artist has internalized the lessons of life to the point that he is the lesson. The artist, as a kind of shamanistic hero, has made the complete journey – both the withdrawal and the return. The artist ventures forth everyday from the world of common day into a region of supernatural wonder: fabulous forces are there encountered and a decisive victory is won: the artist comes back from this mysterious adventure with the power to bestow knowledge on his fellow man.”
There are two possible ways this exploration can be interpreted: First, the need to withdraw from society to become comfortable with oneself. Second, the return from isolation to share this knowledge with others.
The artist’s exploration represents the time we learn our true names, who we really are. The artist begs the question, “What is the most difficult of all things?” and simply answers, “To know yourself.”
There are two possible ways this exploration can be interpreted: First, the need to withdraw from society to become comfortable with oneself. Second, the return from isolation to share this knowledge with others.
The artist’s exploration represents the time we learn our true names, who we really are. The artist begs the question, “What is the most difficult of all things?” and simply answers, “To know yourself.”