Episode
When the world is burning, is art a waste of time? | R. Alan Brooks
14:03
Published: Thu Sep 15 2022
Description
Is art worth it? "Hell yeah," says graphic novelist R. Alan Brooks -- art has the power to scare dictators, inspire multitudes and change hearts and minds across the world. Reflecting on his journey to become an artist at a time when the world felt like it was burning, Brooks shares how creating something from a place of sincerity and passion can positively impact people in ways you may never know.
Chapters
Comic book writer R. Alan Brooks shares his story of leaving his day job to pursue his passion for writing and creating art, and how art can be used as a tool for change in the world.
00:00 - 01:09 (01:09)
Summary
Comic book writer R. Alan Brooks shares his story of leaving his day job to pursue his passion for writing and creating art, and how art can be used as a tool for change in the world.
EpisodeWhen the world is burning, is art a waste of time? | R. Alan Brooks
PodcastTED Talks Daily
A man recounts how he was encouraged to pursue a serious profession rather than comic books, but realized the impact of well-written comics and ultimately left his insurance job to pursue writing them.
01:11 - 10:32 (09:21)
Summary
A man recounts how he was encouraged to pursue a serious profession rather than comic books, but realized the impact of well-written comics and ultimately left his insurance job to pursue writing them.
EpisodeWhen the world is burning, is art a waste of time? | R. Alan Brooks
PodcastTED Talks Daily
The transcript talks about how art can have a powerful impact and how a book can make someone, even someone in law enforcement, think about the way they do their job; yet, it also highlights how art can receive negative, racist backlash.
10:32 - 13:52 (03:20)
Summary
The transcript talks about how art can have a powerful impact and how a book can make someone, even someone in law enforcement, think about the way they do their job; yet, it also highlights how art can receive negative, racist backlash.