Through the first semester of this module, I went into this thinking, oh my god what am I even doing?
I'm not an artist, how could I possibly compete with the talent that exists in my own university let alone in the world today!?
where does my art stand in today's society?
how can I make my work more appealing?
what makes art appealing to people?
Questions, questions so many questions and then comes the self doubt, why am I doing this if I can't even make work that fits into today's society, I don't have an imagination not to mention with the pandemic of 2020 looming over us all, how is anyone who isn't already great at social media or have a great following on these platforms supposed to get noticed. Does the world need more artists?
Well for me 2020 was put on serious hold, at the start of the year I had big plans, I was finally going to knuckle down and get my work out there, even if it was in print form. then BAM!!! Covid 19!!!
I spent my time looking at social media platforms and even though they are somewhat stagnant at the present moment, I have a more realistic idea of what I want to accomplish from my degree and with my art.
I've looked at galleries online and read countless magazines just as Juxtapoz and hiFructose to get inspiration and watched countless youtube tutorials to better my skill set. Although I am still not 100% certain on the route I wish to take , I do have a better idea and would like to look at the possibility of working on a magazine of my own.
The gallery show I had in mind has obviously had to be put on hold for the above reason, I would have liked to at least have shown my work within the university to show others as well as myself how much I have grown and developed, as well as to hear back the thoughts and critiques of others.
Until next semester!!
Thank you for being apart of my journey and enjoy what is yet come!
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