I love Longshore. Her work lends itself to her being loud and outlandish and out there. But not everyone can become a “newsworthy” character like that since the art might not be the flashy type. There’s a “gimmick” there whether we like it or not. The media loves controversy, envelope-pushing, or provocative new ideas. It seems either the work itself must accomplish that goal or the artist himself. The competition for eyeballs has gotten out of control lately as we become desensitized. I don’t know the answer, but being ourselves is the sustainable option long term.
But is there a way to be yourself and still stand out? That's ultimately what I'm looking to discover as I talk with others who are more quietly winning.
I love Longshore. Her work lends itself to her being loud and outlandish and out there. But not everyone can become a “newsworthy” character like that since the art might not be the flashy type. There’s a “gimmick” there whether we like it or not. The media loves controversy, envelope-pushing, or provocative new ideas. It seems either the work itself must accomplish that goal or the artist himself. The competition for eyeballs has gotten out of control lately as we become desensitized. I don’t know the answer, but being ourselves is the sustainable option long term.
But is there a way to be yourself and still stand out? That's ultimately what I'm looking to discover as I talk with others who are more quietly winning.