Yesterday, in Paris, I visited one of my favourite museums — the Musée D’Orsay!
I first visited some 40 years ago, and was delighted to go back.
For me, the Louvre is nice, but I've always preferred the Impressionists — they’re much more my cup of tea.
Nowadays, Impressionism is revered as a revolutionary art form that transformed the way we perceive and experience art. Emerging in Europe towards the end of the 19th century, it was initially derided and dismissed, but it has now come to be celebrated as one of the most important movements in art history.
The style, which captures fleeting moments of light and colour, was born from a desire to break free from the rigid confines of traditional art that existed at the time.
The artists who pioneered Impressionism — household names, Monet, Renoir, Degas, Manet, Van Gogh, among others—faced harsh criticism. Their work was seen as unfinished, too raw, and lacking the polish and precision that the art world of their time demanded.
But it was precisely in this rejection of convention, in their willingness to be different and challenge the norms, that I believe the greatest lessons lie.
These artists did not only see the world in a way that no one had before, but also had the courage to put their creations out into the public arena. They dared to paint not just what was & what they felt — an audacious leap in itself, but they also took creative risks that invited judgment, disdain, and criticism.
This, to me, is exactly the process that moves humanity forward, whether in art, music, writing, fashion, or even in what you and I post online. Every time we put something of ourselves into the public domain, we take a risk. The act of creation is inherently about pushing boundaries, challenging what is known and accepted, and making ourselves vulnerable to criticism.
To create is to venture into the unknown, to expose oneself to judgment. But it is also to open new doors, reveal new truths, and see the world through a fresh lens.
In the end, it is the willingness to take these risks, to be different, that leads to true innovation.
The Impressionists remind us that the path of the artist — or indeed, any creator — is one of bravery. It’s about embracing the uncertainty of the new, the unfamiliar, and trusting that through this process, something beautiful will emerge.
And in doing so, they didn’t just shift the narrative for themselves — they shifted it for all of us.
So go create! Take a risk! Post something! Publish something ! Push against a boundary and challenge the norms of conventional thinking and wisdom & move the needle forward for all of us.
Love Bobbi ❤️
Inspirational speaker | Transformation Coach | Trans Woman | Model
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