The Next Generation
Had the opportunity to go see the graduating class exhibition from the Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design (RMCAD). Every year I look forward to this show for a couple of reasons. The work is of students who have working on developing their style for four years. They are given an opportunity to share their voice and their vision for their work. Also it covers all departments in the school so you get to see fine art, illustration, digital, and interior design.
In the fine art arena one artist stood out for me. Dominique Settles had her piece hanging in the show. What impressed me more was her portfolio. Yes, it had pictures of her work, but more importantly she was comfortable telling her story. She was sharing her process and for many of us, the process is as artful as the finished product. She shared that she, "finds beauty in the awkwardness of life" and "(I'm) becoming comfortable with my own uneasiness". The two pieces in her collection that stood out for me were "Acerbic Throb" and "Inflamed Disquiet". I look forward to seeing more of her work out in the world.
I was also engaged by the illustration work of Meghan Furey. She puts you, the viewer, to work with her pieces. Her piece "Which one are you?" is different faces with different expressions and she gets you to identify with the illustration. The work is playful and meaningful at the same time. One of the great business ideas she had at her station in the exhibit were postcards with her contact information. She also had bookmarks with her illustration work on it and that's a great way to stay in front of your public. Many of us use bookmarks and now I see Meghan's work frequently.
This is the next generation of emerging artists. Every year the arena gets a bit more crowded as new graduates enter the arena. They are now looking for the same opportunities to make a name for themselves, but more importantly they are looking for ways to make a living. Can you compete?
It's getting crowded...
Greg
coaching artists to create successful and sustainable art businesses
In the fine art arena one artist stood out for me. Dominique Settles had her piece hanging in the show. What impressed me more was her portfolio. Yes, it had pictures of her work, but more importantly she was comfortable telling her story. She was sharing her process and for many of us, the process is as artful as the finished product. She shared that she, "finds beauty in the awkwardness of life" and "(I'm) becoming comfortable with my own uneasiness". The two pieces in her collection that stood out for me were "Acerbic Throb" and "Inflamed Disquiet". I look forward to seeing more of her work out in the world.
I was also engaged by the illustration work of Meghan Furey. She puts you, the viewer, to work with her pieces. Her piece "Which one are you?" is different faces with different expressions and she gets you to identify with the illustration. The work is playful and meaningful at the same time. One of the great business ideas she had at her station in the exhibit were postcards with her contact information. She also had bookmarks with her illustration work on it and that's a great way to stay in front of your public. Many of us use bookmarks and now I see Meghan's work frequently.
This is the next generation of emerging artists. Every year the arena gets a bit more crowded as new graduates enter the arena. They are now looking for the same opportunities to make a name for themselves, but more importantly they are looking for ways to make a living. Can you compete?
It's getting crowded...
Greg
coaching artists to create successful and sustainable art businesses
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