All in resilience
Rejection is not the end of the world, although it may feel like it at the time. Applying for art opportunities is part of the process of being an artist, whether it is for exhibitions, collaborations, residencies, grants or any other project you dream up. Not all applications are successful, which makes the ones you do get accepted for even sweeter.
I felt like a star having just climbed a pyramid in Guatemala and sauntered down the ‘Walk of Fame’ in Hollywood, USA in 2004. It’s a memory to focus on when I feel anxious at the outcome of my total knee replacement surgery. I dream of being able to climb up stairs again, or even go for a hike without excruciating pain.
Art plays a huge part in community building. In Hertford, just north of London there is an artists’ initiative called Brothership studio.The Brothership's philosophy is about 'Tribe' - artists working together, collaborating, sharing their knowledge and making art accessible and valued by the local community.
