Fascinating and imaginative.
Beautiful song and video. :)
Hermes Tokyo.
Now, this is more than just a windows display. My mind is blown!
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kreamegatronkilledthedemonyehey:
let the right one in
liquidnight:Ingar Krauss - Untitled - Hanna, Ediger-Eller, 2001
From Ingar Krauss Portraits
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“You don’t consider yourself an artist? Give me a effin break!!!!”
I believe too many people use the term too loosely. It’s such a giant umbrella of a word and sounds too general, but definitions are personal afterall.
I still prefer specific and profession-related ones like illustrator, graphic designer, sculptor, actor, painter, writer, food photographer, tattoo artist, fashion designer, etc. Truth is, anyone can call him/herself an artist and I’m still making peace with how easily anyone can pick up such a title as if it is nothing sacred or credible anymore.
Am I an illustrator? No. Am I a photographer? No. Am I a graphic designer? Web designer? Actor? Painter? So far, I’m none of those officially.
As I realized that I’m neither purist nor care about anything’s sanctity, I still can’t put my finger on why exactly it leaves me feeling icky about the word artist and I’m not the only one with that kind of sentiment. Is it because I hear people talk so much about it more than actually making it? Is it because so many people have decided to pick up the image of one and put too much emphasis on the superficial (whether that is considered an artform is debatable)? Is it because of the bandwagon effect that draws in fanciful youngsters who have more romanticism than talent or dedication?
None of those agree with “less talk more walk.”
Point is, it depends on how people identify themselves and I don’t call myself one, at least not yet. It’s not because I have terrible self-esteem but because I’m honest enough to let everyone know that I still have a lot to learn, that I value the craft and appreciation, and that I am eager to submit myself to more experiences and more years of practice and, if the opportunity comes, schooling. For now, I have resolved to take it easy as a hobbyist; everyone has his or her own time. Also, I personally find that making a full-time carreer out of it may start killing the fun I have with getting creative - I choose to retain some structure and order, but that’s another topic.
I’m still thinking of how to articulate this better. God knows my opinion may change and I’ll never know for sure how soon.
What about you? What do you think makes an artist? Do you consider yourself one, and why or why not? I’d love to hear your thoughts.
I can call myself an art appreciator, that’s for sure.
(photo taken from Audrey Kawasaki’s blog)
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