It may be easy to think, “I’m just drawing for kids, we should keep politics out of it.” But how does one do that when every artistic act – of inclusion or omission – is a political one?
June 11, 2024
Other observations
The ancestors are speaking
What might we be able to tell ourselves and listen for in order to provoke more positive energy and action in our art practice?
Can I do this?
Where does the motivation for beginning mark making come from? Why would I even try in the first place?
Visibility and confidence
How might we become less reliant on other people’s reaction to our work and the confidence to make more of it?
Proof of existence
Why do I feel compelled to share my work with anyone at all? Isn’t it enough just to make it for me?
Something beyond raw materials
Some work, like some meals, stand out more than others. So what’s on the plate or canvas that goes beyond ingredients or paint?