Veronica Winters on Choosing Lies Over Truth and the Fight Against Evil
Artist Veronica Winters reflects on the human tendency to choose lies over truth, drawing parallels between Bartolomé Bermejo's 1468 painting 'Saint Michael Triumphs over the Devil' and contemporary society. She argues that cult-like personalities manipulate emotions for quick profits, while the search for truth is exhausting and often unrewarded. Winters emphasizes the high cost of doing good, noting that creating something genuine requires immense effort, whereas lying is easy. She urges readers to resist manipulation by questioning what others gain from their stories, to stop vilifying groups based on politics or religion, and to unite against evil through daily thoughtful choices. Winters shares personal experiences of being scammed and advocates for becoming one's own hero rather than waiting for saviors. The post includes references to her own painting 'Divine Spirit' and links to other articles on Egyptian stone vases and Instagram scams.
Key facts
- Bartolomé Bermejo's 'Saint Michael Triumphs over the Devil' is from 1468.
- The painting is held at the National Gallery, London.
- Veronica Winters is the author of the post.
- Winters created a painting titled 'Divine Spirit' (24x36 in, oil on canvas).
- The post discusses the ease of lying versus the difficulty of creating something good.
- Winters advises asking 'What do they gain by telling me this?' when someone is convincing.
- She advocates for uniting against evil rather than fighting based on beliefs.
- The post includes links to articles on Egyptian stone vases and scams on Instagram.
Entities
Artists
- Bartolomé Bermejo
- Veronica Winters
Institutions
- National Gallery, London
- Veronica Winters Painting
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom