David Lynch: Suffering Isn't Necessary for Great Art

Margaret Qualley, known for her role in "Substance, " recently shared her admiration for the late director David Lynch. Qualley first encountered Lynch's work at 16 when she watched "Blue Velvet. " The film and Isabella Rossellini's performance left a deep impression on her. She also credits Lynch for introducing her to Transcendental Meditation, which she says changed her life. Lynch, who passed away at 78, once argued that an artist's suffering isn't essential for their work. He believed that Vincent van Gogh's art was a result of his love for painting, not his personal struggles. Qualley agrees, stating that actors don't need to suffer to create good art. She finds inspiration in Lynch's ability to explore various emotions while striving for happiness. Lynch's perspective challenges the stereotype of the "struggling artist. " He believed that joy and happiness can be a powerful source of creativity. "You don’t have to be filled with turmoil to show turmoil, " he said. Instead, he suggested that incorporating life's ups and downs in the story itself is enough.