Ep 47 – Awakening the Artist within with Gurmehar Singh

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Artist, Gurmehar was born in India, grew up in China and currently resides in Thailand. Having grown up and been schooled in an international environment, immersed throughout in a multi-cultural atmosphere, she has always been fascinated with the unique cultural elements and stories from all over the world. After following art as a passion since her middle school days, she honed her skills by doing a Masters in Visual Arts (Studio Art) in Hong Kong. She works in the medium of drawing, painting and mixed media. She has had several solo exhibitions in China and has gained recognition of her art globally. Gurm’s artistic inspiration comes from everyday life. She is interested in creating works that represent the familiar world around us. By looking beyond the obvious, Gurm reconstructs the everyday environment around us into something artistically unique, which allows the audience to discover beauty in unusual places.

For Gurm, art is not only a way to express herself, but also a therapeutic path of self-discovery. She likes to think that she has not found art, but rather art has found her. She perceives art as a medium to radiate bliss and peace of mind, and to bring life to the present moment. Gurm wants people to look at her artworks and experience the same feeling she has while creating them – freedom, satisfaction, and a journey of self-reflection.

In this episode Jen and Gurm discuss:

- Gurm's diverse creative interests, including drawing, painting, mixed media, writing, and vlogging.

- Gurm's journey into art, from a lack of interest in her school years to finding encouragement from a teacher in middle school.

- The transformative power of embracing one's authentic self in the creative process.

- The subjectivity of art and the challenges of judgment from others.

- Overcoming self-doubt and limitations to pursue artistic passions.

- The concept of "kintsugi" as a metaphor for embracing imperfections and growth.

- The importance of sharing the real, human side of the creative journey on social media.

- Advice for individuals looking to explore their creativity, emphasizing the importance of self-discovery and starting small.

- The distinction between pursuing art as a hobby and a career, with an emphasis on understanding the challenges and commitment involved.

- The reality of rejection in the art world and the importance of perseverance and selective choices.

- The value of authentic collaborations and understanding when to say no.

- Plus so much more!

To get in touch with Gurm, you’ll find all of her links here: https://linktr.ee/gurmsart

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