Oh, I agree. The purpose of art is definitely not to sell it, but — it is to share it — as a form of communication I can't necessarily put into words. In my own case, it is the expression of sacred geometry' the patterns in nature that are art in the own right but goes overlooked (by most) because we're so busy chasing after... something.
Alas, we seem to have left behind an age where artists had wealthy "patrons" who many it possible to pursue art.
After all these years, my art is largely my meditation and part of my overall mental health and wellness plan. So I fully believe in art as a healing tool.
Thanks for the thoughtful comment and feedback!