i’m not doing this anymore
not in the way that I was doing it
We say we’re making art about decolonization, dismantling white supremacy, elitism, capitalism…..
without addressing that the institutions within the arts are fundamentally held up by exclusionary and
elitist principles.
If it weren’t the case, I wouldn’t need to be competing with other artists for support. I would be seeing
many more opportunities for showcase and sharing regardless of merit.
What we’re doing in the “professional” arts is counter productive to the direction my soul longs for.
So I’m out.
And I have been for a few years, quietly. I’m making it public now.
I’m out of the system, but not out of touch with those like me.
So if you feel the way I feel, if this resonates, feel free to reach out. We will need each other to dream up
a system that really works for ALL artists.