Art for expression and not consumption

Why do humans feel the need to indulge their senses in something like art? What is the purpose of art?

Our minds are double edged swords. It's all good when everything is hunky dory in our minds.

But when mental health diseases start cropping up, we need to either learn to control our minds through practices like meditation or keep our mind and bodies busy by find solace in art.

Art is supposed to help you express how you feel.

It doesn't matter if your painting or sketch will look good. It doesn't matter if your singing is melodious or dance is pleasing to watch.

What matters is how you feel when you express yourself through art. Immerse yourself in the process. Submit to the way it feels in that moment of expression. Lose yourself, relax and breathe.