Art… Just Like That

Real Talk… I’ve been quick to share the good parts of my art journey, because it’s inspiring & in a digital world that’s spinning incredibly fast, we need #goodnews

But rejections do happen.  And yesterday, like so many other days, I received another email stating that I was “not one of the artist selected”.  And just like that, darkness crept over me.

None of us is immune to it.  But I knew that I had a First Friday to attend and that I needed to be on, smiling, and being supportive of artists’ work @tagtheartgallery @sowaboston 

So I went.  And as usual, I had a marvelous time, completely forgetting that day’s email and when I returned home, I dropped the mask on the floor and was sad again. 

I was sad about everything, the world, this administration, its chaos… But here’s the thing, it’s ok to be sad.  It’s ok to be angry, to be disappointed… those feelings keep us alive.  It’s what motivates us, nudging us along, the mojo to wake up and to try again.  To move forward.  

So this morning, I woke up and wrote thank you letters.   I thanked the director of the call, thanked the engineers, architects and people I’d met, that I never got to work with, I let them know that they are appreciated, because right now we all need to be kind. 

I feel sad right now, but I’m also incredibly hopeful, because someone like me, was able to connect with them and that’s an amazing thing to have happen.

Thank you for everyone who makes art, who supports artists and the communities.  For those individuals who took time to congratulate me last night, hug me and show me love- Thank you!  Thank you for being supportive of my work, on what has been an incredible leg of my art journey.

Two vastly different events happened to me this week, from the governor of Massachusetts awarding me a citation for my artwork, to receiving another rejection of my artwork… both valid reminders that I’m still here.

I know the world needs public art, more so now, than ever before.  So, let’s keep at it.  Let’s keep smiling.  Keep pushing. Onward 🙏❤️

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