Lovee: From their lips to Gods ears!
(Smiling)Anyone who is involved or work in
the creative fields knows that as rewarding
as it is, it can be very challenging. It is not
your traditional bread and butter,
predictable field, and if one lacks passion
or motivation, it can easily be placed on
the back burner. What are some of the
challenges/obstacles you face as an
artist/performer?
Curmiah: Oh WOW! I am going through this as
we speak…constantly! The struggle of making
your passion your living! I’m at a disadvantage
in terms of the fact that I don’t have a
product that I sell. So falling under the
‘entertainment’ sector makes it harder to get
paid. The biggest challenge I face every day
is reality. It keeps biting me…reminding that
there’s something to pay, or money needed to
actually LIVE.
I’m a qualified English & Drama teacher so
during the periods where my creativity isn’t
bringing in the funds which I need, I work as a
supply teacher. I’m also using this as a way to
fund projects I want to do. Certainly isn’t the
worst thing I could be doing. I enjoy it,
however whenever I’m encouraging a student
to be their best and go after their dreams, I
remember that I’m still fighting the good fight
and should continue working towards mine.
Lovee: One really does have to find
creative ways to keep doing what they love
as an artist. It’s really a balancing act. It’s
good that you have an open mind and keep
pressing on. How do you stay motivated on
the days where everything is saying, “GIVE
UP!”?