A Conversation with Carl Cheng: The John Doe Company

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May 19, 2017 a project of ServiceSpace I think most artists in their most personal, private moments in their studio ask, "Whats my purpose on earth as an artist? - Carl Cheng - A Conversation with Carl Cheng: The John Doe Company "My grandfather was the mayor of Canton and on my mother's side there were even more distinguished figures." All that was wiped in the Cultural Revolution and when Carl was five his family emigrated to the U.S. taking up farming in the San Fernando Valley. Cheng's story is fascinating. He now focuses on public art. "The potential of public art is to make us value what we have." He calls himself, the John Doe Company. It's far more than being cute; it expresses a much deeper perspective. { read more } Be The Change Is there another way of looking at it? Is there another way of thinking about it? These are questions you can apply to almost anything in your life. Take some time and really try it out. COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News Our Shortened Attention Span & 3 Ways To Stay Focused 19 Uplifting Photos That Capture The Human Spirit Dan Siegel: The Open Mind 5 Things Science Says Will Make You Happier 10 Ways to Have A Better Conversation How Nature Resets Our Minds and Bodies 7 Lessons About Finding the Work You Were Meant to Do Reclaiming the Lost Art of Walking DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 243,726 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: KindSpring  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  Awakin  //  More