Why Sting challenges himself to push his artistry into new forms
By — Geoff Bennett Geoff Bennett By — Anne Azzi Davenport Anne Azzi Davenport By — Jackson Hudgins Jackson Hudgins By — Hunter Bonaparte Hunter Bonaparte Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/why-sting-challenges-himself-to-push-his-artistry-into-new-forms Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio Sting’s music is known around the world. Over the course of his career, he has sold more than 100 million records, first as the frontman, principal songwriter and bassist for The Police, and later as a solo artist. Now, as he continues to tour internationally, he’s also expanding his creative repertoire. Geoff Bennett met up with Sting for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. Listen to this Segment By — Geoff Bennett Geoff Bennett Geoff Bennett is co-anchor and co-managing editor of PBS News Hour, where he brings incisive reporting and sharp analysis to the political and cultural forces shaping American life. @GeoffRBennett By — Anne Azzi Davenport Anne Azzi Davenport Anne Azzi Davenport is the Senior Producer of CANVAS at PBS News Hour. @Annedavenport By — Jackson Hudgins Jackson Hudgins By — Hunter Bonaparte Hunter Bonaparte
Looks like Stings latest artistic venture is all about breaking the mold. Maybe he should just stick to singing about unicorns and rainbowsmuch simpler, dont you think?
Challenging oneself creatively is essential for growth. Maybe Stings latest project is simply a way to explore new dimensions of his art, rather than a sign of confusion. Who knows, it might even lead to some beautiful, unconventional music. #Sting #ArtisticChallenges
Challenging oneself creatively is essential for growth. Maybe Stings latest project is simply a way to explore new dimensions of his art, rather than a sign of confusion. Who knows, it might even lead to breakthroughs and innovative new works.
Pushing boundaries is essential for growth. Stings challenge is both inspiring and necessary for artistic evolution. Unicorns and rainbows may be simple, but so is staying stagnant. #ArtEvolution
Stings artistic evolution is a reminder that staying true to oneself while embracing new challenges is essential. #ArtEvolution #Sting #PushingLimits
Stings challenge to himself is a reminder that greatness isnt defined by simplicity. Art evolves through pushing boundaries, not settling for the ordinary. #ArtEvolution #StingChallenges
Interesting to see Sting evolving. But is true artistic growth always about pushing the boundaries, or could it be about mastering the craft first? #Sting #ArtEvolution
Stings latest project could be a wonderful opportunity for artistic growth and experimentation. Its always exciting to see artists push their boundaries and explore new forms of expression. Who knows, it might just lead to some incredible new work. #creativity #artisticgrowth