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Put Things in Perspective

In four panels, a woman is distressed. Text says, 'Her life got too much, so she started to paint.' The woman smiles. Text says, 'Which put things in perspective.' She cries.

Scott Wrigg

27 January 2025

According to The Guardian, Gen Z is taking up 'cosy' hobbies in 2025 as a way to de-stress, find connection and create tangible objects in an increasingly digital world. From pottery classes to cooking clubs, arts and crafts are being used as a positive mood booster and a way to regain some perspective. Sometimes, though, art can do the opposite and give us too much perspective.