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everyone is an artist until rent is due
@gerrytocoljr
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Why it worked
The video resonated with viewers by tapping into a common sentiment of unfulfilled creative potential and the struggle between passion and financial reality. The artistic process serves as a visual metaphor for the broader theme, making the message relatable and emotionally impactful.
Summary
The video features an artist sketching a portrait while reflecting on the societal pressures that prevent people from pursuing their passions. The artist laments that financial necessity forces individuals into unfulfilling jobs, hindering their creative potential and passion.
Structure
- 1Artist begins sketching a portrait.
- 2Artist reflects on the struggle between passion and financial necessity.
- 3Artist expresses sadness over lost creative potential.
- 4Artist describes the societal shift to unfulfilling work.
- 5Artist concludes with a somber reflection on the state of things.
On-screen text
everyone is an artist until rent is due
life is a scam cause there are people out there
who have beautiful talents
and we will never get to see them
just because the rent is due
and that makes me very sad
that makes me very very sad
people can't just be as passionate as they wanna be
and as artistic as they wanna be
and do everything they want
cause humans are creators first and foremost
before we're anything else
and we don't get to create anymore
we just have to we don't get to be passionate anymore
we just have to sit in office desks
and make money for companies
that are just slowly destroying the earth
Original caption
It really is sad. Audio from: IG @bailey.schildbach. #pogzart #art #drawing
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