I so appreciated this. It can feel extraordinarily lonely being *that* artist, and I 100% relate to not wanting to play the game. My art practice is so fundamentally entwined with my existential and metaphysical curiosity that to pander to trends and saleability etc is anathema. I also believe this kind of art is very much *needed* in the world - mire so than ever I’d say!
so agree! the loneliness and isolation part that you mention is actually a big deal for me that i'm often trying to just "get over" but it's pointing toward something. whenever i feel understood/connected, it makes it all much more fun. thx for dropping a line & sharing your thoughts with me xx
As usual, you name the dang thing. Even if it’s second-guessed on your end, this is a perfect picture of what I’m going for too. The basic research, the practical yet uneven application of what’s found, but always a stretch towards *something*, sort of just for the sake of it. Glad to hear I’m not alone in this veering adventure.
practical yet uneven! yes!! you're definitely not alone, and what you're doing is a worthwhile (some might say sacred) pursuit, imho. thanks jacqueline xx
I so appreciated this. It can feel extraordinarily lonely being *that* artist, and I 100% relate to not wanting to play the game. My art practice is so fundamentally entwined with my existential and metaphysical curiosity that to pander to trends and saleability etc is anathema. I also believe this kind of art is very much *needed* in the world - mire so than ever I’d say!
so agree! the loneliness and isolation part that you mention is actually a big deal for me that i'm often trying to just "get over" but it's pointing toward something. whenever i feel understood/connected, it makes it all much more fun. thx for dropping a line & sharing your thoughts with me xx
As usual, you name the dang thing. Even if it’s second-guessed on your end, this is a perfect picture of what I’m going for too. The basic research, the practical yet uneven application of what’s found, but always a stretch towards *something*, sort of just for the sake of it. Glad to hear I’m not alone in this veering adventure.
practical yet uneven! yes!! you're definitely not alone, and what you're doing is a worthwhile (some might say sacred) pursuit, imho. thanks jacqueline xx
Love this, especially the paragpraph about "the things that give art its teeth" and the one before that 🤌
thank you so much! that's such nice feedback to hear :)
Thank you for this. Much needed.
i'm so happy it resonated!
You did not lose me at aqueducts!! Loved this so much 🤩
ooooo love the idea of becoming wild again with eyes open, that really resonates at this point of my life :)