The collective we who follow the Expansion Manifesto believe and uphold the following:
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ART IS LIMITLESS.
-Art is not limited to one definition. The truth of one’s expression lies within an individual and cannot be limited to someone else’s understanding or personal acceptance of art. Stay open-minded.
2. AN ACADEMIC UNDERSTANDING WILL ONLY FURTHER CREATIVITY AND UNDERSTANDING.
- Art goes hand in hand with civilization. With the growth of civilization art becomes progressive and experimental. Study the artistic ways of the past and you will have a better understanding of the world around you.
3. EXPANSION IS NECESSARY.
-Move. Travel. Experience new things, new cultures, new people, your own heritage, new architecture, new art, different art, art that scares you, art that pulls you forward. To find inspiration means finding yourself. How can you find yourself if you never actually look and stay in one place? You can’t. Experience nurtures creativity. Get out there.
4. ART IS EXACT BUT NOT PERFECT.
- Nothing is perfect. Perfect is a standard and word that needs to be abandoned. Instead you must make art that is interpretive. Make art that evokes emotion. Make art that asks questions. Make art that has a lasting effect.
5. REPEAT, REPEAT, REPEAT.
-The best way to be better is to constantly challenge one’s self. Draw, paint, sculpt, chisel, mold, weld, sing, ink… Create until you are out of supplies or energy. Never stop.
6. SELF LOVE IS THE MOST IMPORTANT LOVE.
-You are the only one looking always out for yourself. Love who you are, accept who you are, nurture your creativity, take care of yourself, always know your energy is priceless and your well being is worth the effort.
7. LET GO.
- LET GO OF THE PEOPLE, PLACES OR THINGS THAT NO LONGER INSPIRE, MOTIVATE OR UPLIFT YOU. YOU HAVE ONE LIFE, USE THE TIME YOU'VE BEEN GIVEN WHOLE-HEARTEDLY.