"the action of and"mixed media collage on cardboard panel
gregory a milinovich
it has been somewhat of a long journey, but i have finally gotten comfortable with the idea of thinking of myself as an artist. for so long that seemed so pretentious, and while i don't want to lose that sense of humility, i have also learned to accept that it is ok to think of myself as an artist. that was hard enough. and now i have taken a new step.
we read an article in our local paper recently about a local art gallery that is online only and features artists from our area. under shannon's encouragement, i called the people who run the gallery, not really thinking that it would go anywhere. they asked to see some of my work, which i sent to them. nothing really happened for awhile, but a couple of weeks ago i heard back from them that they were interested in including my work in their gallery. while this may not seem like a very big deal to many of you, it is an important step on this journey for me.
and so i am excited to share with you that you can view 18 of my collages at art locals only. once you get there just click on 'artist page' and then scroll to the bottom and click on my name. the weirdest part of all is that they are for sale at this gallery, so i had to put a price on them! i have no idea how to judge the value or worth of a piece of art that i've created, so that was an interesting experience. still, i am excited about this new leg of my journey as an artist. i hope you'll take the time to visit the site and tell me what you think.
peace,
greg
Comments
Is it hard to think of parting with your creations? I know you give them away but this is different...
If you become famous I promise not to see the two that I have on ebay!
way to step out of your box and embrace your creative gift. that is a huge step, putting your art "out there" for all to see (and buy!).
megan- you crack me up! I just read your comment about selling his art on ebay. too funny! I would never do that... too sentimental.
anyway, I can't wait to stop by and see your art... for now, my bed is calling me to come in and sleep!
Often I think that being an artist is a state of mind, rather than a social status or title. Maybe it's not about thinking or creating a certain way, but just thinking or creating? So then what I think is the toughest part is putting that idea, or creation, out there for other people to see. For other people to criticize, or appreciate, to buy or to ignore... to put our thoughts, creations, and passions for others to see and be left so vulnerable.
Anyway, you can tell it's getting late because I ramble and philosophize. Congratulations, and thank you for taking that step and presenting your art for everyone to see.
peace,
Eric
i love you :) congrats!
And seriously, one of these days I'll get something recorded that you can collage to.