「The Art of Collecting」The value of collection lies in “usage” rather than “storage”

The value and significance of collection do not lie in the static storage of items “kept but not used”, but in their practical application. “Application” includes both the emotional resonance at the spiritual level and the practical utilization in real scenarios.
The “use” of artworks is a two-way spiritual interaction. The artist incorporates emotions, thoughts, and life experiences into the works, while the collector combines their own experiences and cognition, sensing emotions through the colors and brushstrokes, finding emotional resonance in the creative expressions, and completing the spiritual reception through appreciation and interpretation. In this interaction, they obtain spiritual nourishment.
In actual scenarios, the “usage” elements can be integrated into daily life as soft decorations. For instance, traditional landscape paintings can be hung in the study, while contemporary works can be placed in the living room, to convey the serene and contemplative atmosphere or express one’s emotions directly. This kind of arrangement is not merely “displaying”, but it provides an tangible medium for spiritual nourishment, allowing the soul to encounter beauty at any time.
The significance of the collection lies not in the labels of scarcity or high cost, but in the “use” itself. The profound experience of spiritual resonance, the daily immersion through actual placement, ultimately all point to the nourishment of the spirit. The collection should be “alive”, continuously releasing spiritual energy in both usage methods, enriching the individual’s soul and allowing the cultural vitality to be passed down from generation to generation through this nourishment.
The tea for today is all gone. Next time, I’ll brew a fresh pot and enjoy art with you again.