But Hannah's friend didnt understand the volatile balancing act between art and sanity, that the act of creation was like walking a tightrope during an earthquake. She didnt understand Hannahs stupid need for validation, or that the size of the audience increased the stakes and multiplied the fear. She didnt understand that creativity was dangerous, that, yes, there were some people who could stand before a canvas, paint a sunset that would bring the world to its knees, and return to their loved ones as a complete person who didnt hurt, didnt cry, didnt spill blood to appease the host of fickle muses. But Hannah did. Hannahs best ideassometimes her only ideaswere buried beneath the skin.

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Themes

  • Art — Creativity, expression, and the role of art in society
  • Creativity — The spark of original thought, invention, and artistic vision

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