“Why are all of the artists on the left?”

This myopic observation is a source of misunderstanding and shortsighted resignation for many on the right, both regarding the nature of creativity itself and a path forward for creating a new canon.

Do we actually think the most gifted actors, musicians, and artists are highly literate in political theory? Are they dedicating time to dissecting the precepts of leftist philosophy, intentionally cultivating a revolutionary worldview?

Of course not. If you have the temperament to be a genuinely creative person, you more than likely have laser-focused on your goal, dedicating yourself to the execution of your artistic vision. This is an exhaustive process that requires the full commitment of your being.

This is a good thing - it’s what we want and expect of our artists. They should dance between the practical, the possible, and the seemingly impossible.

I don’t want to live in a world where an anomalous wellspring of creative potential also has to occupy his time guaranteeing he is up to date on the intricacies of some political issue du jour.