i totally related reading this – i work with an art gallery as part of the team shaping the programme and also more recently in hospitality. i often end up in meet-ups or even artist crits (i didn't even know what that was when i started) where people share about their practices and i always feel like an imposter! i've not studied the arts but at the same time i cook, write, photograph, collect things, make things and i am engaged with film and literature. such a funny space but it's only the perceived systems that are really causing discomfort and we truly don't need to be defined by a singular practice or title as creatives <3
i completely agree – that’s exactly why I’ve never been too fond of labels. i get that they can be helpful, but they often feel reductive when we’re all so much more than one word. thank you so much for your thoughtful comment, i’m really glad the post resonated with you <3
I loved this article and it really resonated with me. I've never thought of myself as a creative, but I love the idea because I don't feel comfortable calling myself an artist for the same reason as you - for a long time I was quite frustrated by it because I had dreams of being good with my hands, drawing or something, but let's face it: I'm not. This is such an invigorating read, reminding us that what matters is the love of art and what the hell we do with it. Thank you, Amandine.
I really felt that frustration too — I used to wish I could draw or create with my hands, and sometimes wonder if a bit more encouragement might’ve helped. But I’ve come to realise, like you, that creativity shows up in so many different ways. You are creative, and I’m so glad this resonated with you 💛 xx
i totally related reading this – i work with an art gallery as part of the team shaping the programme and also more recently in hospitality. i often end up in meet-ups or even artist crits (i didn't even know what that was when i started) where people share about their practices and i always feel like an imposter! i've not studied the arts but at the same time i cook, write, photograph, collect things, make things and i am engaged with film and literature. such a funny space but it's only the perceived systems that are really causing discomfort and we truly don't need to be defined by a singular practice or title as creatives <3
i completely agree – that’s exactly why I’ve never been too fond of labels. i get that they can be helpful, but they often feel reductive when we’re all so much more than one word. thank you so much for your thoughtful comment, i’m really glad the post resonated with you <3
I loved this article and it really resonated with me. I've never thought of myself as a creative, but I love the idea because I don't feel comfortable calling myself an artist for the same reason as you - for a long time I was quite frustrated by it because I had dreams of being good with my hands, drawing or something, but let's face it: I'm not. This is such an invigorating read, reminding us that what matters is the love of art and what the hell we do with it. Thank you, Amandine.
I really felt that frustration too — I used to wish I could draw or create with my hands, and sometimes wonder if a bit more encouragement might’ve helped. But I’ve come to realise, like you, that creativity shows up in so many different ways. You are creative, and I’m so glad this resonated with you 💛 xx
loved reading this! thank you for the recs, definitely going to be checking new galleries out in edi:)
thank you renee! edinburgh has so much to offer when it comes to art - i love that about this city :)