Observations:
Something I've noticed about viewing art, specifically museum art, is that the pieces that become "famous" usually have a deeper story behind them. It is the context which usually defines a piece as important or not.
Often, this art is in response to society itself. In that way, it is important because it serves as a mirror to our conceptualization of religion, ancestry, politics, and human nature as a whole.
I too want my art to become a mirror. Mostly for the way we interact with our natural world and our place as individuals within it.
Consciously & Carefully Breaking Society's Rules:
1) Unique Social Media Approach: Very limited approach. More photography than art. I do not intend to subject my art unnecessarily to potential theft. Nor do I feel that full disclosure of my personal life is necessary or called for.
2) Self-Represented, Approachable Artist: I am not represented by any agent and I am not sponsored. I would only consider the opportunity if my business reaches the point of logically needing to hire technical assistance. However, I intend to move away from branded supplies and ever closer to 100% natural and handmade raw materials. I personally believe if you are interacting with art at least some direct contact with the artist should be possible. I am not so conceited as to take for granted anyone who genuinely connects with what I create. We communicate, truly, through art. And artists need an audience for their art to truly matter. There is a reciprocal cycle created which I admire, find fascinating, and would never dream of breaking.
3) Defending Mental Health: In the same breath I must also say that boundaries are important and necessary. I am an artist who has personally struggled with mental health and art has always been a primary means of coping, especially early on. Some of my art is personal and won't be shared, other, sometimes very raw pieces, I do choose to share. But the decision is ultimately in my hands. I don't believe artists must suffer in order to become great artists and I think the stereotype of the "starving"/suffering artist is outdated and harmful. Even though it is a very real reality that most artists do starve or suffer in some way; it is simply not a prerequisite for success.
I will elaborate further on this topic in later post.
4) Honoring Ancestry: This can be a difficult topic, especially at a time when ethnicity is a charged subject. But I believe that beginning to understand and respect others comes first by understanding and respecting our own ancestry. Some things may need to be redeemed, and I believe art creates a shameless space in which that is possible. Simultaneously, art is a sacred space in which we can all see and experience one another's perspective of being - cultural and otherwise.
5) Trajectory Toward Organic Art: I don't seek corporate brand sponsorship. Rather than contributing to the problem of toxic chemicals and unnecessary plastic in the world I want to take my art on a journey over time into more organic realms. I am currently learning and examining the core of my artistic style; but with land, time, and more space I will truly be able to forge that relationship with naturally derived pigments.
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