The Emergent Art Show went well, I think, it all happened so fast! The show was very diverse particularly liked Nathan Eastwood’s Room at the top. The text that accompanied Eastwood’s image within the catalogue spoke of the role of the artist. I took it to mean that while your not being an artist you are still an artist, which I have been thinking about a lot recently; the artists persona or temperament.
At the private view I felt redundant, as if my paintings were embarrassed of my being there. I half expected them to give me a nudge and ask me to leave. Do I mean the artist feels empowered, deity like whilst in the process of creating, but once ‘finished’ impotent? I hope not. At times when I am painting, I feel like a slave, or a puppet to the paint and struggle with the act of painting. Sometimes I forget to struggle and ‘paint’ instead. This honesty brings a confidence to my practice that replaces the question of ‘failure’ or ‘success’.
Met up earlier this week to discuss group exhibition, which will be part of Islington Exhibits in July. Was good to see other peoples work, and feel other peoples enthusiasm. Was reminded (again!) that yes quiet studio time is precious, but too much can be isolating, and its just as important to get out and meet others being creative.
