Artist Statement
Every time I create
I realize that my art and music is a reflection of me.
A reflection of who I am, what I stand for, what I believe in.
It’s hard for me to remember though that it is not all of who I am, but
it is very all very autobiographical. One
can look at my art and observe what is going on in my life if you look closely
enough: what I am thinking, what I
have been preoccupied w/ at certain times, what fears may be chasing me, what I
admire in people, all of it. My art is constantly evolving.
Life is ever evolving. Life,
as art, is a process.
I am a self taught artist. My art has a lot of imperfections. Many times it’s hard for me to accept. The words on the frame, the colors, a smudge here, a fingerprint there, paint brush hairs getting embedded in the color, cat hairs from my cat too. The same goes for my performing. Sometimes I fudge a lick, miss a drum, drop a beat. It’s hard to accept my creations and it’s hard very hard to accept myself. They are as imperfect as I am. Everyday I try to accept these things more, and I’d like to think I’m getting better at it, but I know I have a lot to learn. And every day I try to remind myself that these imperfections are what makes me unique in a world that seems to be striving for perfection at an incredible rate. Life isn’t perfect, friends aren’t perfect, neither is my art or music. I am not perfect. Nothing is perfect. I think people need to remember that growth is often slow, sometimes grueling and very painful. What it is important to remember is that I am trying every day. Every day I try to do better. Life isn’t a competition like many think. Life is about change, growth, forgiveness, and definitely letting go. Not easy by any means. And through the whole process of life we also experience lots of happiness, and joy, and many things to be thankful for. Life will never be a total joy. It would get boring, and it goes against the universal rule of change. Things must change. Things will ALWAYS change. “Change will happen whether we are still or moving”- Glen Philips