Hi everyone! I don’t really know what to post anymore. Or if I should post at all. I kind of don’t
Hi everyone! I don’t really know what to post anymore. Or if I should post at all. I kind of don’t like IG ( I know, secrets..) It can feel performative and too invasive into the fragile nebulous process of making paint babies. So I kinda stay quiet. But recently I’ve been thinking about art and what it means to be an artist and I thought maybe this might be an appropriate place to share my feelies about a way of life that has taken me over. Here’s one thought that frequently crosses my mind: I don’t like art. I don’t really know anything about the “art world” nor do I find myself very interested in it. Am I alone in this? I have always felt like an imposter as an artist because I am mostly just indifferent to a lot of contemporary art. I feel stupid. I just don’t “get it.” And I went to art school! I have never been very sophisticated so I compensate for it by stubbornly keeping the blinders on and just following what images are compelling to me, which tend to be low brow or consumerist or art historical. I make what I make and I’m not sure if it’s good or it fits in. In my earlier years I used to want to make paintings that would cause a revolution, which is super funny. And mega egoist. Now I just hope that we can still share important ideas as civilization itself is shaking under our feet. Is all this too heavy? Is anyone interested in this kind of dialogue? I’m interested to know what you think about art, or if you’re an artist what your thoughts are. Or what you think about the direction humanity is traveling in. Feel free to chime in. I’ve spent many years making and wondering why I do it. And most answers come and go. But it would be fun to talk about it. Anyway, hope all is well in your world. Peace, Love. ✌️ ( what IS so funny about peace love and understanding?) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSmhT8Mlgl5/?utm_medium=tumblr -- source link