Feeling a little nostalgic for in person shows today. I snapped this photo right before my artist talk at the Young Collectors Contemporary in Memphis back in 2019. It was my first “big” artist talk and I still remember the mix of excitement, nerves, and feelings of “WTH am I doing?” rushing over me as they mic-ed me up backstage. It was totally nerve wracking (sharing your work is already a vulnerable act-sharing it on a stage TED talk style just amplifies that) but I’d do it all again in a heartbeat. Can’t wait until it’s safe to be back with y’all- sharing, talking, and debating art and ideas in person.
(And because it can never be said enough- I’m forever grateful to Whitney Hardy and the entire YCC team for inviting me to exhibit and speak.)
