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What are you working on?
Put pics in the comments. I 'll go first. Touching up work to ship to the new gallery (if we get the contract sorted out...) and finishing up this commission.
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I just hit send on a show opportunity - 4 person show at the University of Michigan's art gallery with financial support to complete the work. I showed evolution of concept over the last two years, culminating with the Masked Bear pieces from the last couple months. Writing the artist statement was a bitch - I had so much resentment over having to explain what things meant/what I wanted to do. I finally found a compromise in concluding that currently "I was listening to Bear, eager to learn what she's shown up to teach me." SO HAPPY this is done - it required a total overhaul of artist statement, CV, and calibration of future goals. Even if I don't get the show, I have clarity about where I am headed. Here are two of the paintings I mentioned above that I had initially wanted to include in the application. I am happy with my decision to give them the time they need to evolve.
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@Felicia Forte my story is usually around not seeing the value in the work. Like, I'd rather be painting - I am so single minded about this (which is probably something else I should work on - why am I obsessed with this?). I understand an artist statement is part of the gig, but I don't have to like it. In other news, though, I've copied my statement into one of my composition notebooks (I have about 8 ongoing at any one time) so that I have a place to reflect and write down phrases or bits that could be used in the future. This will help me not feel like I'm starting from scratch next time.
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Gallery journey
For those following along with my budding gallery relationship (which I am documenting for you)... I added more to the "lesson" Which selection of work do you like best?
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One shows still lives and surfaces (intimate little shrines of everyday life), but two feels more cohesive because of the color. I don't know which one is the right answer!
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also adding that I just now had a chance to go through the gallery lesson - how insightful is this? I love the conversation, the way Logan listens to you, explains her needs, and vice versa. Sometimes when I'm talking to a gallery I feel like it's a power play and I'm a peon - you WILL do this or else - which is a total red flag that I don't want to work with them. So wonderful to see this unfold and hoping all the best for you
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Please welcome our newest Member!
Neil Abramson @neil-abramson-2522 Film maker, art dog. photo dog ! Neil enjoys long walks on the beach.. no no no just kidding. He wants to grow his painting skills! Neil DO NOT miss a Critique Club, that's where you get me live to help with your work and lessons homework. And tell me where you are located, time zone? city?
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welcome Neil!
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Rejections
Recently I applied for two grants, one group exhibition at a major gallery in London, a residency, and a prize. So far I have been rejected from all but the prize which hasn't been announced yet. I applied for grants and residencies over the past few years, probably 3 or 4.. I did not get any of them. I want to show the actual process of this journey of making painting your career. There is a lot more rejection than there are wins, you just have to keep going. First, let yourself feel the disappointment so that it passes out of you. Then when you have more energy, try again. When you have the energy again, assess who did win the opportunities and check to see if you were indeed aligned. Adjust your game plan where you can. Ps. I've added more to the gallery "lesson" in the classroom
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@Stephanie Weirathmueller this is so helpful - thank you!
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Creativity Club Meeting Recording Posted!
Congratulations to Kim for getting accepted into a residency, to Robyn for being pursued by past collectors for more work, and to Deb for breaking through limiting beliefs about self worth into a phase of freedom and empowerment! And thank you for listening to my own commission situation mid-processing, that was vulnerable for me and a very good exercise. I realize I don't like to share until I have figured out the answers. That being in community is difficult for me. It's hard to show up messy, but I am working on holding myself in the discomfort of being seen in the fullness of being human. And you are providing me with a safe space. Thanks to all who came to the meeting! If you listen later feel free to share any insights or questions. -FF
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@Felicia Forte ohh, this is so so good. I think some of my uncertainty is rooted in the perception that I'm not enough in some way - which as you know I am working on. But yeah, where is that threshold of pushing myself to grow and let me make sure that I am nudging it forward at appropriate times. I need to think about this further so that I can be intentional with my language. It is a complex question. Am I bored? I think that might be part of it, that the surprise element I value so much has gotten swallowed up by familiarity......
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@Felicia Forte me too! back from the wedding today and will tuck in and think further.
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