In my last post I mentioned my up-coming solo show. I am extremely proud and excited about: "Art Quilts and Textiles by Susan Nash". It will run from April 24, 2010 to June 19, 2010 at the Zanesville Museum of Art. ( http://www.zanesvilleart.org/ ) The opening reception and gallery talk, should you happen to be in the area, is Saturday April 24, 5 -7pm.
I am grateful for this opportunity on so many levels. A solo show was on my list of things to achieve in the future. The fact that the museum director, Susan Talbot-Stanaway, saw something in my work worthy of a show, humbles me deeply. The publicity has been amazing as well.
May I let you in on a wee little secret? There is a huge part of all this that terrifies me. I mean, I am preparing to hang my heart and soul out there for of the world to see, and judge. That ugly little "ego" dude is on my shoulder asking me, am I really worthy of this?? Who do I think I am?? Okay, so I'm thinking this is probably a normal reaction? Or am I alone in feeling a little bit inadequate?
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You are SO worthy! Can't wait to see it!!
ReplyDeleteWow, a solo show! Congratulations! Today's post was great.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Susan! This is wonderful. I look forward to hearing more about the exhibit on this blog.
ReplyDeleteHurray for you Susan and YESSSSSSSSSS you are so deserving of this wonderful experience.
ReplyDeleteMay you bask in the sunshine of all of your lovely work.
Bravo Bravo.
Yes, you are worthy!! Congratulations on your solo exhibit.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Susan! You deserve all the goodness coming your way. Tell that little ego dude to go wait in the other room. Maybe he'll get bored and leave altogether.
ReplyDeleteYES you are...and now go stand tall and celebrate your journey. Imagine and Live in Peace, Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart
ReplyDeleteSusan, I think it would be unusual for an artist not to feel some nerves at any solo exhibition, precisely because we are hanging little bits of ourselves out there. Creatives works are like children however I believe, at some point we have to let them stand on their own merit and let them go. Not always an easy process. COngratulations - I can't wait to see some pix of the event on your blog - and the works of course.
ReplyDeleteSusan,
ReplyDeleteYour work in the header looks gorgeous. I know that there's always a feeling I have before a show-a feeling of presumption, like "who am I to do this?" but on then the other hand, I ask myself "Why not me? It has to be somebody and here I am." And then, if that doesn't do it, I usually go with my old favorite, "fake it until you make it"--After some good acting, I get comfortable and my dependable self kicks in. I wish you the best of luck and look forward to reading about it in your posts!
Congrats Susan, I agree with Hanah above, why not you! Think of all the people in the world making a great living doing their art. I would add the scared feeling your having is just a form of excitement. Good luck and be sure to tell the triage class how your doing.
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