For the past month I've been on an epic adventure to answer the four questions that torture all artists. So I'd like a quiet fireside chat with you to reflect for a moment.
(I call it ‘Quest Of The Four Questions’ which are how to get more humans to see my artwork, to care, to give money and before I’m dead).
Let me explain the predicament of the first question by sharing the tale of a man named Galbraith.
You see, Galbraith's predicament is that of all artists on earth. But it's also yours if you long to write a book or sing a song or merge your conglomerate to make the world's largest. You're a Galbraith if you want to create something for other people.
But if getting more humans to see my work was the only question to answer I would purchase a Times Square billboard (incidentally, if you can help me with this I'll happily accept...). Inspiring people to care is another matter.
That's why I hide in plain sight around the city and capture unnoticed people then imagine their tales. Tales have a way of floating over the defenses of humans and piercing their hearts.
Here is an artwork I completed recently that inspired care (there were supportive people and ridiculing, but people definitely cared)...
The City Of Sydney and City Of Brisbane both shared it with their parking inspectors which was a victory for the second question.
I'd now like to give you (yes, you reading this now) a small challenge for the next one week. I hope it will help you care...
I'd love to hear how you go (just contact me here).
Next up I've got an unusual way to answer the Quest Of The Four Questions.
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