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Don’t Say Artist
What is art, really? This piece explores “the author’s struggle” in defining—and becoming—an Artist. More than skill or subject, art lives in the “funk” of confronting contradictions and revealing difficult truths.
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Writing Assiduously
This piece explores artistic paralysis, from the naive dream of a dedicated space igniting creativity to the harsh reality of facing one’s own inertia. Fear of mediocrity, past expectations, and the pressure to excel all play a role. Is it possible to overcome one’s fears and rediscover the joy of creation?