Everything could undergo conversion except the artists. How can you convert disorganizers of past and present order, the chronic dissenters, those dispossessed of the present anyway, the atom bomb throwers of the mind, of the emotions, seeking to generate new forces and a new order of mind out of continuous upheavals?
In Anaïs Nin's "A Spy in the House of Love," she presents the idea that while everything in society can be transformed, artists remain unaffected by such changes. They are individuals who challenge existing structures, often rebelling against the status quo. This portrayal suggests that artists embody a unique role; they are perpetual disruptors who resist conformity and embrace chaotic creativity.
Nin highlights the struggle of these artists, indicating that they are often marginalized and disconnected from mainstream society. Their work and thoughts aim to spark new perspectives and emotional experiences, contrasting the conventional order. Through their continual upheaval, they seek to forge new ideas and ignite imaginative forces that challenge and reshape the world around them.