In our text there are stories about artists who were creative in getting their work seen. One group is the Gorilla Girls. They have remained anonymous while enjoying a great deal of fame. Another artist re-purposes cigarette vending machines to sell his art. Both of these approaches appeal to me. In the case of the Gorilla Girls they use their art primarily as a way to achieve a social goal. I believe this is one of the most powerful and appropriate uses of art. Finding creative ways to sell art appeals to me because I feel like art should be accessible to the general population.
I would like to use my art to enforce the values and practices that are important to me. This includes sharing my art openings in venues that support the same values and can benefit from the interaction with the public. For example, I am currently working on a series of sculptures that include hands and feet in yoga positions. The venue for the opening of this collection will take place at Star Bella Studios where yoga classes are an important part of the community. The combination of the show and studio will bring about discussion and bring people from the yoga community into the art circle as well as people coming to view the show into the yoga realm. Most importantly, it helps several artists with exposure while supporting a local business.
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