Art, Perspective, and Joy: A Break with Jakob

Hi! I'm Jakob, a 22-year-old artist from Germany. For the longest time, I asked myself what makes art "art," and how to recognize it. I'd stand in museums in front of paintings, convincing myself that I had to understand what the artist was trying to convey. It wasn't until recently that I realized art isn't really about the artist—its all about the viewers perspective. The question of what art is lies in the eyes of the person who recognizes and experiences it as such. When I take on the role of the viewer, I find that art, for me, should be one thing above all: joy. The joy of looking at it, and reflecting on what it means to me personally.

In 2022, I went on vacation to Malta with my girlfriend, and I found so much joy in exploring the island and its art. I loved taking in both the island's incredible natural beauty and its everyday city life. One special place for me was Café Lot61. We'd often sit there for hours, sipping coffee, talking, playing cards, and soaking in the atmosphere around us. When I think of the design, I'm instantly transported back to that time. Life can be exhausting and stressful at times. I think one of the most important things we can do is to take a break, especially when we're facing big challenges, tasks, and the pressures of work. A little coffee break, a moment to pause. A short vacation—a vacation for the mind. That's exactly what I want to express with this design. A reminder to take a break and notice what's happening around you. Observe.

Maybe this tote bag will help remind you to take your own little well-deserved break during stressful moments.

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