The last couple of months have been a whirlwind! I committed to be in 5 shows in October and November - that's a lot for me! All of the transporting, setting up and taking down isn't much fun, but the actual show, where there's time to meet people and talk (and sell, hopefully...) well, it makes all the effort worth it. I wanted to share a few thoughts from my heart on the whole "show" experience.
The artist that produces a work has a bit of their essence in it. They have something to say, and It is a communication as real as spoken words.
There are some people that will hear that message - the work “speaks” to them.
They will be drawn to it because of a unique, kindred quality within themselves. It's a dance, really, between the viewer and the work.
The art collector that “hears” my work and wants to own it will not be drawn as intently to other "voices". So in this way, artists showing together are not really in competition with one another.
I've found that when I have the opportunity to meet the people that purchase my art, we have a very real connection, almost an unspoken understanding. And that's the great thing about participating in a show, where I can watch people view my work. It’s such fun to observe that spark of recognition… their smile is validation to me that they have heard my voice. How rewarding that is!
The artist that produces a work has a bit of their essence in it. They have something to say, and It is a communication as real as spoken words.
There are some people that will hear that message - the work “speaks” to them.
They will be drawn to it because of a unique, kindred quality within themselves. It's a dance, really, between the viewer and the work.
The art collector that “hears” my work and wants to own it will not be drawn as intently to other "voices". So in this way, artists showing together are not really in competition with one another.
I've found that when I have the opportunity to meet the people that purchase my art, we have a very real connection, almost an unspoken understanding. And that's the great thing about participating in a show, where I can watch people view my work. It’s such fun to observe that spark of recognition… their smile is validation to me that they have heard my voice. How rewarding that is!
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