Catherine, so glad you took time to view those video clips. As an (he)artist yourself, you understand how clips like those greatly enhance the scope and feel of one’s work.
I like your thought that often the ‘qualifiers’ are representative of what others see in our work…which is a window into our ‘audience’ however I have a hard time with how those ‘qualifiers’ tend to stay stagnant regardless of changes in one’s work.

and one where the artist has to consider, “NO accept what someone else sees”

Having just changed direction in the face of many more recent friends, I’m still finding my way. I was looking at some old work that I created at art school in 2013, it’s similar to what I’m attempting now.

Love the introduction and the video clips of your artist portrayed – thanks for sharing.

The weather is a bit erratic, but all is good. Can’t complain too much. 🙂

Lavinia, wouldn’t you just love to be the performing artist tucked away in the gallery at one of her shows? I would, too!
Good to see you here. I hope Springtime on the farm is unfolding in the best way possible for you this year.

Thank you, Marie for jumping right in and offering up your perspective on this. Your example of the Native American author makes sense and shows yet another complexity to this!
BTW: I hope you’ve been actively pursuing your own art (writing, knitting & photography) lately.

Glad to be back! Thanks for your take on my post, Khaya. Always a joy to hear from you.

Oh, yes!!!

Well said!