On the value of being a beginner
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On the value of being a beginner
Developing a personal vision
I would add that we have to express ourselves in order to assert our per-sonalities, to establish a relationship with ourselves. We can then turn to life to record our impressions; to interpret our feelings; to establish intellectual concepts.
For many reasons, therefore, it could be said that the majority of artists are
... See moreThe key is recognizing these platforms for what they are: distribution channels, not validation systems.
1. Change the Mirrors You Look Into
Not everyone can recognize what you bring. That doesn’t mean your work isn’t valuable—it just means you haven’t found the right feedback loop yet. Look for people, communities, or contexts that resonate with wha
... See moreThe goal of art isn’t to attain perfection. The goal is to share who we are. And how we see the world. Artists allow us to see what we are unable to see, but somehow already know. It may be a view of the world singularly different from our own. Or one so close, it seems miraculous, as if the artist is looking through our own eyes. In either case, t
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