ARTS & CULTURE
HOW DO YOU BALANCE THE BUSINESS SIDE OF BEING AN ARTIST WITH THE PASSION THAT FIRST DREW YOU TO CREATING ART? I’ m honestly still learning. Every year I understand a little more about the business of being an artist, and it’ s something I continue to navigate as my practice grows.
I’ m grateful to have the support of a wonderful team, which allows me to spend most of my time making the work. At the same time, I’ ve learnt that being an artist also means showing up, communicating your practice, building relationships, and being intentional about your career.
WHAT EXCITES YOU MOST ABOUT THE LOCAL ART SCENE? The diversity of voices and the willingness of artists to tell deeply personal stories. There is such a richness in the conversations happening across different generations and disciplines, and I think that’ s what makes our creative landscape so distinctive. I’ d love to see even more long-term investment in artists – not only through exhibition opportunities, but through mentorship, creative development, and sustained support.
WHAT HOBBIES BRING YOU JOY OUTSIDE OF ART? When I’ m not in the studio, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, swimming, and being outdoors. My faith is an important part of my life, so spending time at church and in prayer helps me feel grounded.
ARE THERE ANY EXHIBITIONS, COLLABORATIONS, OR DREAM PROJECTS YOU’ RE ESPECIALLY EXCITED ABOUT? I’ m looking forward to continuing to develop my practice and seeing where it leads me. Right now, I’ m interested in expanding my creative language beyond painting by exploring sculpture and ceramics more deeply.
I feel like I’ m still discovering what’ s possible within my practice. I’ m open to meaningful collaborations that allow the work to evolve in unexpected ways. IB
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