Day #67

The Value We Give

Works of art by elusive graffiti artist Banksy can be worth millions of dollars, which makes it surprising when one is deliberately destroyed: as part of the creative efforts of a BBC drama, actor Christopher Walken paints over an original piece of art. Which may make us question what things are worth.

The destruction of the Banksy artwork (albeit with his permission) creates a new piece of art, in this case a drama. Indeed, the interaction is not passive: it is the very imbued and sensed value of the Banksy that gives the Walken action it’s power.

Things hold value for a range of reasons: their rarity, their utility, or the emotional connection we have with them. Not just things: places too, and even behaviours. We all have habits and routines that provide familiar comfort or help us to perform.

Use your sixty seconds today to consider how you place value on things. Consider something like your car, a piece of jewellery, your degree, a friendship, or a skill you possess.

How do you value it, and why? And would that value to be clear to others?

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