Trapped (1-3-11)
Evidence of Difference is a series of 365 daily posts about what I do or see or think or create every day that contributes to difference in this world. Being normal is scary. This is proof that I’m not. Visit the Evidence of Difference category to see all posts, and read the complete artist statement on my website.
I’ve wanted to do a “once a day for a year” post for about 3 years now, but never thought of a concept original or interesting enough to commit to it. So as the New Year was coming up, I asked myself, what do I do every day that is different from everybody else? This was a hard question to answer, and I had a moment of panic – Oh shit! Am I just normal?! (Being normal has been a fear of mine since I was a young child. My husband tells me I have nothing to worry about). My 365 theme would have to be something that sets me apart (which begged the question, what does set me apart?). But I think the Evidence of Difference concept had been somewhere deep in my brain stewing for awhile now, and 2011 must be the right year to follow through with it.
I realized that I don’t have to force this concept or think of an exact something.
I just need to be myself and do it.
Every day I do or see or think or create something that only I could. We all do, even if we don’t realize it. The Evidence of Difference series will document how I create, live, and see the world in my own light – how I contribute difference to the world. Being normal is scary. This will be proof that I’m not. After the year is up and the blog posts done, I aim to translate the series into a gallery exhibition and book as well.
So, throughout 2011, visit the Evidence of Difference category here or subscribe to my feed to follow my progress through this ever-evolving series of artwork.
Day One:
New Year, New Leak (1-1-11)
I LOVE New Years because it is the best time in the world to start something, change something, do something new. 2011 is going to be an awesome year. I think and feel, at least for me, that it is going to be a year of major changes. It is going to be a year for cutting out all the bullshit and only taking on what is real and what is interesting. I’m going to try and get out of the rut of killing myself for little in return. This is what I’ve been doing for over two years now and I’m done with it. The nice thing about letting go is that you figure out what you really want out of life. Where do your priorities lie this year?
mountain grid, collograph print
One of my priorities is going to be this blog. Last year I was so busy that I hardly had any time for it, and that is disappointing because I really did have a lot to share. This year, I will be posting regularly (my goal is at least once/day). Topics will be original, interesting, and fun (including the categories to the right). Look for posts about a broad range of influences, inspirations, and issues in the contemporary arts, of course, along with things like….
Etsy Wednesday and Flickr Friday
Since these are two of my most frequently-visited websites, I will curate an Etsy treasury and a Flickr gallery every week – highlighting some of my best finds.
Art Collecting
As I collect artwork throughout the year, I will be posting about the work and artist behind the work.
Curated Collections
I have been a collector of randomness for as long as I can remember. I will be doing periodic posts about my collections and the collections of others — what I find to be aesthetically interesting and relevant from a design point of view.
Evidence of Difference
I’m really looking forward to my new concept for a daily post – I’ve wanted to do a “once a day for a year” post for about 3 years now, but I’ve never thought of a good enough idea to actually commit to it. The 365 theme has been done so much (drawing a day, photo a day, craft a day, etc.) that I was holding out until I thought of something unique. But more to come on this later – it’s starting on January 1st so you don’t have to wait long!
Also look for posts about my curatorial projects at the Eclipse Gallery and elsewhere, news about the print magazine I edit and write for, Art Nowhere, and lots of posts about my personal artwork and other things my husband and I make for Hemm Handmade throughout the year.
So that is the direction I’m headed in 2011. I’m sure it will evolve from there. My word of the year is flexibility.
What are your goals for 2011? What projects do you have coming up?
