There is something deeply moving about an artist who spends their final chapters building elaborate, museum-grade galleries specifically for birds. It challenges the entire notion of who art is actually for. We often treat the creative process as a strictly human-to-human transaction, focused on ego, sales, or legacy. But when you transition from being a competitive bodybuilder: the ultimate expression of physical vanity: to creating transgressive paintings and then finally miniature sanctuaries for wildlife, you’re making a profound statement about the evolution of the self. Why shouldn’t a birdhouse be a masterpiece? If a person can overcome dyslexia to rewire their brain through aesthetic expression, the result is more than just decor. It’s a testament to the fact that creativity doesn’t have to serve a human audience to be valid. It just has to exist. #culture #art #philosophy