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in the mundane. This is when artists are at their
best. Many believe that artists possess something
magical and indescribable -- a natural talent
bequeathed to a select few only. As a student of art
and now an art educator, I have learned these myths
are not wholly true. Skill can be taught, and the
language of art can be learned. But the magic is in
the artists’ perceptions and descriptions of the world
around them. Artists truly shine when they eloquently
depict the scenes, details, and secrets that others
miss as they walk down the street.
As artists, if we remain in our “ivory towers,” we can
become somewhat impaired and stale. We need to
bounce ideas off of one another and interact and
respond to our environment. Relishing the details,
personalities, colors, and secrets around me is what
feeds my soul and my art. I strive to find new ways
to connect with my world and the wonderful people
who move in and out of my life. This may take the
form of traditional paintings, such as portraits and
landscapes, but it may also enter the world of
surrealism. My greatest struggle is to find subjects
that are both personal and universal and infuse them
with meaning that can be appreciated on many
levels.
-Sarah Curry
