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Singer-songwriter

Michael Gungor, born on September 14, 1980, is an accomplished singer-songwriter from the United States. His music style blends folk, rock, and electronic elements, winning him a dedicated fan base.

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“When the creator sees the illusion of fame for what it is, it loses its power over him.”

Art Artist Fame

Book:The Crowd, The Critic And The Muse: A Book For Creators

Source: The Crowd, The Critic And The Muse: A Book For Creators

“We are all creators. Whether or not we create is not up to us. We are human, and creating is what we do. Every interaction, movement, and decision is creativity at work. We are all artists. We all order creation around us into the world that we want to make.”

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“I think I'm just trying to be myself and write songs that are honest. That's what I hear in artist's that I like.”

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“I've found that limitations can be an artist's best friend sometimes.”

Sometimes Artist Found Limitation

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“Art matters. It is not simply a leisure activity for the privileged or a hobby for the eccentric. It is a practical good for the world. The work of the artist is an expression of hope - it is homage to the value of human life, and it is vital to society. Art is a sacred expression of human creativity that shares the same ontological ground as all human work. Art, along with all work is the ordering of creation toward the intention of the creator.”

“Creativity is simply the human brain forming new connections between ideas, and we all are engaged in this process every day. The common idea that there are some people who are creative and some who are not is a myth. On some level, we are all artists. We are all creators.”

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“I used to flirt with fundamentalism, and I had this idea that creation was something that happened. Now I see creation as something that is happening. Hundreds of millions of stars are still being born every day. Creation is an ongoing process. The Artist has not yet cleaned out the brushes. The paint is still wet. Human beings are the small clumps of clay and breath, and we have been handed brushes of our own, like young artist apprentices. The brushes aren't ours, nor the paint or canvas, but here they are in our hands, on loan. What shall we make?”

About the Author

Born: September 14, 1980
Known for: Singer-songwriter
Quotes: 40

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The Crowd, The Critic And The Muse: A Book For CreatorsRelated source material

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