I dread small talk and the inevitable question, "What do you do?"
When I say I'm an artist, most people seek clarification.
I think they expect me to be showing my work at a high price tag in some trendy gallery if
I am to give myself such a title, but an artist is who I am, not just what I produce.
When I say I'm an artist, most people seek clarification.
I think they expect me to be showing my work at a high price tag in some trendy gallery if
I am to give myself such a title, but an artist is who I am, not just what I produce.
In Germany, they call the artist an "ein ruttler." (Sp?) Which basically means "an upsetter." They're so different in makeup that they will never reach the common gravity of others. What a relief that is to me! The artist is different because they must be different. They help the rest of humanity take a good look at themselves. No wonder it's hard to make a living! And I thought I did something wrong in life. Thanks Cathryn for expressing this in art!
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I've enjoyed all of your witty comments, but this one is my favorite. You have put into words how I've been feeling for a long time. I love the concept of the "upsetter". That's great. Thank you!
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