STAR"TISTS SPRING FLOWERS ISSUE | Page 122

STAR: What’s integral to the work of an artist? ARUNA.S: For me, an integral approach to art attempts, to acknowledge and represent how art has the potential to help us our deeper nature. As an artist, this means that I am in a co-crea- tive relationship, not only with all who view my art but also with the present modern day cul- ture. STAR: What role does the artist have in society? ARUNA.S: Art is a mirror of society. Whatever happens in society, it gets reflected in the paintings of the artist. Art is often a reflection of the personality of an artist who can lead, fol- low, or can change the wave of society. Art conducts the heritage of a society from one genera- tion to another… 122