Thursday, March 18, 2010
First Book Creation : Nocturnal Serenity
My first book creation is completed! On October 20, 2009 I had my first solo gallery show at San Jose State University Gallery 5 entitled "Nocturnal Serenity". The book showcases the images used in the exhibit as well as some new editions.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Lectures with Preston Metcalf of the Triton Museum
"Art is what you take with you when you leave the gallery" ~ Picasso
Today was another inspiring day in the scholastic art world. I was fortunate enough to have a guest lecturer in my BFA seminar course. Preston Metcalf is the curator of art at the Triton Museum in Santa Clara, CA. He gave us his insight and advice for where artists should interact with gallery administration and how to survive upon graduation. Preston is a very animated curator passionate and realistic about the art world through his extensive experience. He made it very clear to know the difference between a commercial gallery and a fine art gallery. Commercial galleries are all about aesthetics. Whatever looks good to buy and place in your living room, aka something that pleases the masses. Fine art galleries, however, our into the IDEA.Museums are interested in entirely Ideas. Great art always has a great Idea, it may not be aesthetically pleasing but the Idea burns into your soul. The Idea should be overwhelming.
Other helpful tips he added were to always add the personal touch. MAke sure to be involved in the art community. Send emails, introduce yourself at gallery receptions, attend portfolio reviews, converse with artists, submit your work, get your art work out into any venue; basically don't be passive. If you want to be successful you can, but a real artist is always creating regardless of how financially successful they are.Preston informed us of ways to support yourself as an artist. You always have the time to make art. THe moment you say "I'm too busy I haven't had time to make art.",, than you are no longer an artist. An artist is always creating, there is a sense of self disciple, the need to create. Don't let money, a job, a relationship, or time stand in your way.
Remember: Aesthetics are least important; IDEA is the most important.
"Popular art is a celebration of the image, GREAT art is a celebration of the IDEA"
Today was another inspiring day in the scholastic art world. I was fortunate enough to have a guest lecturer in my BFA seminar course. Preston Metcalf is the curator of art at the Triton Museum in Santa Clara, CA. He gave us his insight and advice for where artists should interact with gallery administration and how to survive upon graduation. Preston is a very animated curator passionate and realistic about the art world through his extensive experience. He made it very clear to know the difference between a commercial gallery and a fine art gallery. Commercial galleries are all about aesthetics. Whatever looks good to buy and place in your living room, aka something that pleases the masses. Fine art galleries, however, our into the IDEA.Museums are interested in entirely Ideas. Great art always has a great Idea, it may not be aesthetically pleasing but the Idea burns into your soul. The Idea should be overwhelming.
Other helpful tips he added were to always add the personal touch. MAke sure to be involved in the art community. Send emails, introduce yourself at gallery receptions, attend portfolio reviews, converse with artists, submit your work, get your art work out into any venue; basically don't be passive. If you want to be successful you can, but a real artist is always creating regardless of how financially successful they are.Preston informed us of ways to support yourself as an artist. You always have the time to make art. THe moment you say "I'm too busy I haven't had time to make art.",, than you are no longer an artist. An artist is always creating, there is a sense of self disciple, the need to create. Don't let money, a job, a relationship, or time stand in your way.
Remember: Aesthetics are least important; IDEA is the most important.
"Popular art is a celebration of the image, GREAT art is a celebration of the IDEA"
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