Hi, all,
I'm in this graduate seminar class right now. The professor, male, age 40, is all gung ho about us entering art competitions, joining art organizations, and receiving recognition. I suppose, for the 20-somethings in the class, it is good experience and encouragement. I'm 56, been there, done that, and have no interest in seeking awards and recognition for my art. Is there something wrong with me?
I find the whole self-promotion thing to be a shallow pursuit, and ultimately unfulfilling, even when the recognition does come. I've spent much of my adult life in that mode, and having achieved it to the degree to which I cared to take it, found it ultimately unfulfilling. I actually sent the seminar teacher a letter to this effect today. I'll probably get a lesser grade because of it, but I was being honest.
Have any of you here evolved to this stage with regard to recognition, or am I just burned out?!!!
Patty