First Group Art Show

Hello, Hey, Hi!!

About two weeks ago I was having a baaaaaad day like baaad! You know when you’re like putting a lot of work into something but it isn’t popping off like you know it can? That’s how I felt about my art, anyway late at night after a good cry I was on Instagram and saw a promoted story about an open call for a Ladies group art show. I was like what’s the worst could happen? I get rejected? It would have been okay because I was already feeling down.

Mind you when I applied, the show was about less than a week away. (Which wasn’t a problem pieces wise because I had a good amount to pick from.) So I was just trying my luck but you know what some people say about luck? It’s when preparation meets opportunity! I got accepted into the Ladies group show!

The Ladies Group Art show was curated by Sab Gallery Collection ( shout to them!) and

“The goal of the event is to showcase the talents and achievements of women in the arts industry. By providing a platform for femaleartists to share their work, the event aims to raise awareness about the gender gap in the artsand promote gender equality. ”

I was gassed to be part of it!

So once I knew I was going to be part of the Art show I had to decide on which pieces of art I wanted to showcase. It was kinda difficult (if you over-thinker) because I wanted to showcase a little bit of everything that I do and crossed my fingers that I picked the pieces that would relate with people.

I also had to decide on how I would display my work (which changed once I got to the actual location and I was happy with how it turned out). This was my first time having my Lino prints in an art show ( with my pieces in Hilltop Coffee + Kitchen it’s just my paintings) so I had to get them framed as well. Once everything was up, I was so proud of myself! Because I am doing what I wanted to do and said I would do and because my head has a been down this whole time grinding. I didn’t have the chance to realize how hard I have been on myself!

Okay let me skip to the actual night! It was a new experience therefore a new learning experience. Normally when I show my art people get to see it without me being in the room with them, whether it’s over a screen or at Hilltop Coffee Kitchen. So, I didn’t know what to do with myself in the moment. Personally, I want the person viewing my art to come up with their own narrative of what they see because I feel like that’s what they need at that moment. If that makes sense? So it was kinda hard for my to socialize but I think as I do more in the future I will figure out what works for me and what doesn’t. But I was honored to be a part of the show a long side other talented ladies and I enjoyed the experience!

Bisous,

Thought I forgot or did you forget? This is October’s self-portrait.

“What anxiety feels like”