DMolly M
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Painting and Music
I once made an artist cry, which is by no means an accomplishment that was difficult nor fills me with pride. In fact, it was one of the most awkward encounters of my life. I was a second year journalism student blogging in my spare time to increase my chances of gainful employment and internships that did more than just "pay your dues". A lot of what I blogged about was local galleries and restaurants. One artist I interviewed was upset from my probing. After pointing out either similarities or inspiration from Beatrix Potter her eyes began to water. She said she didn't like thinking too deep about such things, and never feels comfortable explaining her art. Part of me felt embarrassed for her for being so fragile in public. Part of me sort of understands why she might be having such an emotional reaction. Art isn't just art. It's a refuge from a world that expects us to numb ourselves to function.
By DMolly M3 years ago in Confessions