--- title: Erik Wahl and the Purpose of Art description: The purpose of art and how it influences business - from artist and keynote speaker Erik Wahl image: http://www.theartofvision.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/The-purpose-of-art-2.png --- [1-858-228-3771](tel:1-858-228-3771) [![SpeakInc](https://blog.speakinc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/speakinc-logo.png?width=197&height=48&name=speakinc-logo.png "SpeakInc")](http://speakinc.com/) - [Speakers](http://speakinc.com/speaker) - [Individual Speakers](http://speakinc.com/speaker) - [Speaker News](http://speakinc.com/speaker-news/) - [About](http://speakinc.com/about) - [Our Team](http://speakinc.com/our-team) - [Careers](http://speakinc.com/about/careers) - [Blog](https://blog.speakinc.com/our-blog) - [FAQ](http://speakinc.com/faq) - [Contact Us](http://speakinc.com/contact-us) - [Request Consultation](http://speakinc.com/contact/request-consultation) - [Become a SpeakInc Speaker](http://speakinc.com/contact-us/become-a-speakinc-speaker/) # SpeakInc Blog # Erik Wahl and the Purpose of Art by [Goodman](https://blog.speakinc.com/author/goodman) | April 12, 2022 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) The purpose of art is not to produce a product. The purpose of art is to produce thinking. The secret is not the mechanics or technical skills that create art – but the process of introspection and different levels of contemplation that generate it. Once you learn to embrace this process, your creative potential is limitless. Artwork should be an active verb (a lens by which to view the world) not a passive noun (a painting that sits dormant in a museum). [Creativity](https://www.goodmanspeakers.com/creativity-speakers/) lies NOT in the done but in the doing. Art is active and incomplete. Always shifting, always becoming. Art is a sneak peek into the future of potential, of what could be. Not a past result of what has been already done. Art is a process, not a product. Art is a human act. Art is Risky. Generous. Courageous. Provocative. You can be perfect, or you can make art. You can keep track of what you will get in return for your effort, or you can make art. You can enjoy the status quo, or you can make art. [![The Purpose of Art Infographic from Keynote Speaker Erik Wahl](http://www.theartofvision.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/The-purpose-of-art-2.png)](https://goodmanspeakers.com/speakers/erik-wahl/) This is the purpose for why art should not be cut from education, and why [creativity](https://www.goodmanspeakers.com/creativity-speakers/) and [innovation](https://www.goodmanspeakers.com/innovation-speakers/) are critical to navigating the future of business. [*Written by Erik Wahl*](https://goodmanspeakers.com/speakers/erik-wahl/)   Topics: [Goodman](https://blog.speakinc.com/topic/goodman) ### Written by [Goodman](https://blog.speakinc.com/author/goodman) [![Need more information? Let our experts take the guesswork out of planning this key element of your next meeting and find the right keynote speaker for your event.  ](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/421388/interactive-209241923181.png)](https://blog.speakinc.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLJTWid6ZHwSp2O0ykuWBsEwDoQ70i097bvEjLQ56kcrJdIKt7BYCwgHrocKlC1Np8paJ99SxiGKiVMLawGlr3QU950wzz4s0r%2FPtxAsk0lLh%2BuaTxkU%2FdJ22oGBAoeLmDZi1%2FO1aoY6qsoBliT03DCIzQBFC4E6YK2uiTOLMHZsOXw4aHJe8iFmUqOJE07Sn5o9UEyYUyn2&webInteractiveContentId=209241923181&portalId=421388) Name/Category Search ### **Don't Miss Out!** Get monthly email notifications of our latest articles that include: - Keynote Speaker Highlights - Conference & Event Planning Tips - Free Resources - Industry News [1-858-228-3771](tel:1-858-228-3771) **SpeakInc.** 10680 Treena Street, Suite 230 San Diego, CA 92131 - [Home](http://spki10347s.elevatoragency.com/) - [Privacy Policy](http://spki10347s.elevatoragency.com/privacy-policy/) - [Terms & Conditions](http://spki10347s.elevatoragency.com/terms-conditions/) - [Live Chat](http://spki10347s.elevatoragency.com/creating-complete-well-done-conference-website/#live-chat) - - - - ### Sign Up for Industry News Disclaimer: Speak Inc. Speakers Bureau is not responsible for errors, omissions or outdated information on this website. The material presented on this site is provided by the speakers who are accountable for any copyright information including licensing fees if required. Speak Inc. Speakers Bureau has permission to post the biographies, topics, photos and videos with the understanding from the speakers that the information presented is legally owned by them. © 2026 SpeakInc. All rights reserved.