She needed a confessor! Would she find it there, in the world of the artists? All over the world they had their meeting places, their affiliations, their rules of membership, their kingdoms, their chiefs, their secret channels of communication. They established common beliefs in certain painters, certain musicians, certain writers. They were the misplaced persons too, unwanted at home usually, or repudiated by their families. But they established new families, their own religions, their own doctors, their own communities.
The protagonist grapples with the need for a confidant, wondering if the realm of artists can provide this support. Artists worldwide create their unique spaces, governed by specific rules and shared values, forming a strong sense of community among themselves. These spaces often welcome those who feel out of place in their own lives, offering them refuge and belonging.
Within these artistic circles, individuals come together around mutual admiration for various...
