I met an incredible Australian at the Battle Of Ideas this weekend and she suggested that I follow you. I’m an artist who has been trying to document my mental breakdowns as our culture has been pulled apart. We were in a discussion on ‘What does post woke art look like’. I didn’t hear much reflection on what it would look like, but it was nice to be in a room with others who are thinking about it.
I hope that what I'm doing as an artist and writer are opening doors for artists who are not getting their voices heard. I think that state art and the status quo are deeply unsettled by diversity of thought and understanding. The more voices we hear, the better.
Thanks. I've spent so long in the wilderness there were times when I didn't know I existed! I wrote about that in my novel The Naked Spur. Thanks for the comment. :-)
I met an incredible Australian at the Battle Of Ideas this weekend and she suggested that I follow you. I’m an artist who has been trying to document my mental breakdowns as our culture has been pulled apart. We were in a discussion on ‘What does post woke art look like’. I didn’t hear much reflection on what it would look like, but it was nice to be in a room with others who are thinking about it.
I hope that what I'm doing as an artist and writer are opening doors for artists who are not getting their voices heard. I think that state art and the status quo are deeply unsettled by diversity of thought and understanding. The more voices we hear, the better.
For me, who has had a challenging life already, to even think about using my voice is terrifying. I paint my unconscious instead, use symbols.
There was another discussion, where I was reminded Artists used to crave being ‘cancelled’. “Being banned was an aspiration” @Rosie Kay.
I crave freedom of expression, like I need water.
Maybe the Arts became very pretentious anyway?
I’m going home with lots to think about and inspiration.
Really glad to find you on here.
I hope the Australian lady comes across these comments.
Thank you Alexander.
Watching you on the telly right now - how exciting to learn that you exist! What a shame I missed your exhibition
Thanks. I've spent so long in the wilderness there were times when I didn't know I existed! I wrote about that in my novel The Naked Spur. Thanks for the comment. :-)