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gmburns -> A museum exhibit (my first) (Apr. 16 2014 17:09:41)
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Long story short: I was a great coward for most of my life. I always listened to what everyone told me I should do and never had the courage / strength / know-how to do what I really wanted to do. It wasn't until after my divorce from a very conforming Greek woman that I said "**** it" and went off in search of my more creative side. I lost a few family members and some friends as a result of becoming a "loser" in their eyes, but I left my comfortable healthcare finance job at a world-class hospital in Boston anyway and immediately found out that bankruptcy is a very strong worry and near poverty is a very real reality without a steady income.
In December I couldn't even pay rent. I had exhibited only in cafes and restaurants selling very little and then only to family or friends. I never gave up because I am doing what I love, but the pain of mounting debt and the depression of wondering if I'd ever make a living as an artist persisted. Thankfully my soon-to-be wife had faith in me and stood by me the whole time.
Next Wed I'll open at my first museum. It's a small museum but legit nonetheless. I first contacted them two years ago and they ignored me. Quite literally I never heard from them (not even a form letter saying they had received my e-mail). Then one night a month ago or so I went to bed thinking "I'm never going to make it to a museum or gallery." It was a very difficult night's "sleep" and it may have marked a low point in my own faith. However, to my surprise I awoke the next morning to find a message in my FB inbox asking me if I'd like to exhibit. Naturally I said yes. If you'd like to test your Spanish against Portuguese, below is the brochure.
Nothing is certain of course, but I hope this opens doors for me. I'm of Scottish decent and my family's (MacCleod) slogan is "Hold Fast". One can only hope this holds true for me going forward. The name of the exhibit is "rEvolution" which isn't overly creative as much as it is true. It represents the changes I made in my life (revolution) and how I've adjusted since making these changes evolution - and also the development of my art during this adjustment period).
Many steps back - one step forward.
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