The Path to Artistic Success: Lessons from Langston Hughes and Alice in Wonderland

Just Make Art

Have you ever felt the pull of a quote that seems to speak directly to your journey? For us, it’s Langston Hughes' poignant words, "I have discovered in life that there are ways of getting almost anywhere you want to go if you really want to go". This episode is our exploration of these words and their connection to the artistic journey, our navigation of its challenges, and the resilience needed to forge our own paths.
We dive into a thought-provoking discussion about the aspirations and obstacles of studio artists. Drawing inspiration from Alice in Wonderland, we learn the importance of setting clear goals while remaining malleable to change. We also delve into the often-overlooked aspect of having a supportive team to handle the unglamorous side of achieving success. This is an episode for anyone who's ever wondered what it takes to thrive in the ever-changing art industry.
In the latter part of our discussion, we open up about the process of becoming an artist. We share insights on building a robust artist resume, using Instagram as a career jumpstart, and the art of approaching galleries, curators, and artist residencies. Using our experiences as a guide, we encourage you to embrace your journey, to live for discovery, and most importantly, to remain true to your artistic passion. Join us on this exploration and let's discover the many paths to artistic success together.

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Chapters

1. Langston Hughes Quote (00:00:09)

2. Challenges and Goals of Studio Artists (00:09:50)

3. Setting Goals: Where do you Want to Go? (00:19:48)

4. Navigating the Artistic Path (00:27:13)

5. Embracing the Journey (00:33:33)