Pedestal

: Figures like David Bowie have challenged this, suggesting artists should live "deeply within life" rather than above it, treating the world as a "usable substance" rather than a stage for adoration. Emptying the Pedestal

The most dangerous aspect of the pedestal is its height. Because the image atop it is built on perfection, any human mistake becomes a "fall" that leads to aggressive vilification. pedestal

💡 : The pedestal is rarely a gift to the one on top; it is a cage that prevents them from walking beside us. : Figures like David Bowie have challenged this,