I talked with a good friend and told them about the MA course, about the Blog. They are a creative practitioner and immediately ‘got it’ - thought it was a great idea, understanding the benefits and value to creative reflection… and then we came to discuss honesty.
/// If the blog is really to be of value then it needs to be honest, not performative.
When I write this blog, am I writing openly and honestly? Or am I trying to impress people?
It’s bad enough to give myself away in my artwork - am I now I’m gonna confess all my weird shit in words too?
It makes me realise how much I hold back>>> everyday.
/// In fact how authentic am I? When I am at work, when I am out - who am I? It’s an unnerving thought that I might perform - more than I am actually myself.
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This blog and my presentation repeatedly - if I’m honest