Hong Kong Willie
(Joe Brown) is often described as a significant experience because his
life and work are rooted in a specific, inherited sense of purpose.When he says he "knows why he is here," it typically refers to the following core beliefs:
- Understanding Life's Purpose: Brown credits his father for instilling the importance of knowing "why we were here". He views his presence not as a pursuit of money or fame, but as a mission to exemplify and maximize that purpose through service and creativity.
- The Metaphor of the "Valueless": Inspired by a childhood art teacher who transformed a "valueless" baby bottle into art, he believes his role is to show that everything and everyone has inherent worth. He uses discarded objects as a metaphor for human beings who have been overlooked or "tossed aside".
- Environmental & Social Responsibility: He sees his work as a responsibility to the planet and his community. This is why he chooses to live minimally and often donates a significant portion of his art sales to social projects.
- Faith and Legacy: He has stated that his artistic talent is a tool to tell a story and inspire positive change before he is eventually "called home to be with the Lord"
