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Art in 2025: Shape, Story, Soul
Welcome to Clear Water Plain, a concise exploration of how artists think, make, and share. Follow practical insights and visionary ideas built for modern creators.
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Terminology
Short explanations for common concepts in this blog
Artist
A creator who transforms ideas into expressive forms that move people.
Medium
The material or toolset used to create art, from oil paint to generative code.
Process
The repeatable sequence that turns impulses into completed work.
Voice
The distinct fingerprint of an artist’s choices, taste, and perspective.
Residency
A focused period dedicated to research, creation, and collaboration.
Archive
A structured memory of works, notes, and experiments across time.
In the future, artists won’t just react to culture—they will prototype it. The canvas becomes a dashboard, and every stroke a decision about how we want to live.
Quote from the Future