Art is one of the most subjective topics you can discuss—people approach it with wildly different ideas of what it is, what it should be, and what it means to them personally. As someone deeply connected to the world of art, I’ve found myself wondering: how do others, especially those outside the creative field, view art? Do their interpretations overlap with ours, or do we live in entirely different worlds?
To answer these questions, I decided to conduct interviews with two distinct groups. The first group, whom I call “outsiders,” includes people who don’t engage with art or design in their daily lives—people who represent the broader public. The second group, “insiders,” consists of my classmates, fellow design students, and other creative minds immersed in the arts.
The goal of these interviews is not to find definitive answers but to explore how personal background, exposure, and context shape people’s understanding of art. By comparing these perspectives, I hope to uncover commonalities, highlight key differences, and better understand the bridges—or gaps—that exist between these two groups.
I chose interviews as my method because they allow for raw, unfiltered insight. Art is such a personal topic, and I wanted each person’s voice to come through authentically. By engaging in conversation, I could also push beyond surface-level responses, asking follow-up questions to explore their thoughts more deeply.This series of blog posts will reflect on my findings. First, I’ll share how outsiders perceive art and its place in their lives. Then, I’ll delve into the perspectives of insiders, exploring how they view art from within the creative bubble. Finally, I’ll examine the connections and disconnections between the two groups, asking whether these perspectives are truly at odds—or whether they complement one another in unexpected ways.
