Art is beautiful and for those of us who create is are on a journey that is filled with wonder and lots of questions.  We think about art and money in regard to how we're going to make a living.   Many artists struggle with money but it's not about the green it's about their relationship to money.  As a therapist I can tell you that whenever people discuss money, it's never about money, but what the money represents.

That's why I was so interested in the exhibit at Translations Gallery, www.translationsgallery.com, by Peruvian artist Maximo Laura.  I had seen some of his work previously and was amazed at the complexity of the pieces and the vibrant colors in much of his work.  When I went to the gallery to look at the exhibit I had a chance to speak with Judy Hagler, gallery owner and a personal friend.  Judy explained that Maximo has a studio in Peru and he employs people to help in the studio.  That's not the impact part of the story.  Every person he employs has an alternative to working in the coca fields...that's impactful.

He is a vibrant part of his local economic structure.  He provides work for those that would be destined to a life of hard labor and the results for the rest  of the world are dark.  He's a light that shines through and offers hope to others through his artistic vision.

Artists have incredible opportunities to impact the economics of their communities and the world.  I hope that each of you takes this seriously and figures out how you will become part of the economic pulse of your community.  It's one more way for you to have a great story to tell while sharing what you love to do with others. 

Thankful for his social vision...
Greg

coaching artists to success