TALENT? Nature or Nurture?

There are those who would have you believe that creativity can be taught. Maybe. But talent is another thing altogether. I have always believed that talent is inborn - it is not something that can be learned, taught or accrued like money or things - you either have it or you don't.

This video on Alonzo Clemons - The Sculpting Savant makes a statement that we all have similar abilities but they have been "overlayed" by more complex abilities such as language.

Language is more complex than sculpting? I would take issue with that. And if we all have these abilities then why are some people better sculptors than others, better painters, better writers? Is it simply that the "talent" has been overshadowed by other abilities, other concerns in those who do not consider themselves "creative or talented"? Or is there another component to talent/creativity that is part of the equation - a component the "untalented" do not possess?

Something to think about.



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FLOBOTS VIDEO HANDLEBARS - Art and Music Make a Powerful Statement

This is not only music that burrows into the subconscious but the graphic novel quality of the visuals are creative, well drawn and work with the message in the lyrics.

I've watched this video over and over and each time I heard something and saw something I'd missed before. This is powerful stuff and is one of the best examples I've seen of how art, music and creativity can make an impressive statement:



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THE OPENING CEREMONIES OF THE 2008 SUMMER OLYMPICS - An Artistic Feast for the Eyes

What an amazing show! As an artist I was glued to the screen by the truly creative and artistic approach to these ceremonies.

I was totally floored by the calligraphy and Chinese brush painting portion - human bodies were the brush and a giant monitor was the paper - it was amazing!

And the moving blocks were fantastic - if you saw them you know what the surprise is - I won't let the cat out of the bag here.

This video shows just a bit of the genius of director John Imo (forgive me for any misspelling here - couldn't find any reference to him on google!):



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