I just graduated and am searching for a job in an art related field. I do plan on moving to Europe within the year just because I think there is a lot more freedom in the art world... I think that the new york art scene has become very restricted and personally, I feel more connected to the free and more subversive and daring work that is coming out of Europe. I have always known that I wanted to move to Europe just because I feel more connected to the environment there...I feel like people are more interested in a person's accomplishments rather than how much money they make. New york and the U.S.A in general seems much more concerned with making money than enjoying life. I know we talked about this Davide and you put it best that New York is about LIVING TO WORK and in Europe you WORK TO LIVE. There is an appreciation for life and individuality. It is ironic because the U.S.A is supposed to be a place for individuals to express themselves but we seem to be a very restrictive nation. There is something about European culture and about the history and age of these countries that America lacks as well. Stylistically, I am VERY inspired by old architecture and traditions that are very prominent in European countries. I think it is really important for me as an artist to move to Europe for a time of maybe 5 years(who knows really)...but atleast very several years to really immerse myself in a new culture. I am interested in languages and cultures and find it very important for people to experience in depth a culture different from their own...
I wish it wasn't as hard to get a job abroad though. European countries(and I am sure many others around the world) make it really hard for us to move there and experience life there for an extended period of time. I am hoping for a miracle to be able to move abroad.
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Yeah, totally understand about all this concern for money and how much one is making. But personally, I haven't really felt that, but that's probably because I've been in my little financial bubble. The place I volunteer at is very much about folks getting together and pooling resources and seeing what comes up and happens. Hula skirts can be made if you cut the pages of this porno mag just so . . . if you're a non-profit, you can take these dozen bean bags from our lot provided you give us a thank you later by such and such a day. But the folks I work with have been working the NYC system since the 80s, so all I do is defer to their broader knowledge of how to be thrifty around here. I've enjoyed these moments of creating off the seat of my pants, but i've also been enjoying it amidst this cushion of not having to worry about the next rent check, which is something that'll be happening soon.
RispondiEliminaWe all want to go to Europe. or at least I do. lol
RispondiEliminaBut the point is the struggle here in New York between the conservative and liberal arts is what makes it such a vibrant city to work in. the rush of exhibiting a work that is possibly criminal (lol) the noise one makes when the work gets a warning from the police and the subsequent public support from the artistic community.
I dunno that could just be me. But I do love the faact that NYC is TRYING.
WHY AM I POSTING AS RIKER? THIS IS ROMMIE!
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