Well, the show, Inward Bound, opened at the Kada Gallery this past Saturday evening and , despite the rain that pelted Erie, some folks turned out. Many thanks to all of those who showed up and to Kathy and Joe DeAngelo for the wonderful job they have done once again. Kathy always hangs the work with such thought that each painting is shown to its very best advantage, really making the group of paintings glow as a whole in the gallery.
The evening began with a gallery talk that kicked off the opening reception and my performance was a bit rocky, especially at the beginning. I’ve done dozens of these talks over the years but I was somehow more nervous at the beginning of this talk than any other I can recall. I don’t know why but it gave the talk a halting, stop-and-go feel that probably bothered me more than those in the audience who had not been to other talks. As a result, I felt as though I missed touching on a number of points I had hoped to express. I beat myself up a bit after the show for this but , in the grand scheme of things, my self-critique didn’t take away from a lovely evening.
Again, many thanks to everyone who came out on Saturday. It is most appreciated and it is always my pleasure to meet those who have found something to enjoy in my work. I always come back to the studio inspired by some of the stories that are shared with me. That’s one of the hidden perks of this job and one that might be my favorite. For that, I am truly thankful.
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As a public servant and introvert I can completely identify with having complete preparation and then not fully bringing what you planned to say forward. It is very frustratiing and discouraging. Knowing you Gary, I’m sure you did just fine because the way you bring it, you shoot to give 150%, so even if you dropped off some, the folks got their monies worth, plus some.
Thanks, Bill, for the kind words. They are much appreciated.
Isn’t it strange how those sudden cases of nerves appear? Of course, that’s one of the nice things about a real artist for gallery-goers. Real artists – human artists – have feelings, hesitations, uncertainty. That’s what helps to give their art a connection to reality, which is to say, the viewer.
It is funny how nerves sometimes appear, especially when they seem so far away just beforehand. And other times, when you might think you should feel anxiety, there is none. Go figure.
i usually give myself a reality check and say to myself, ‘these people are here because they think you have something interesting to share with them. let’s not let them down!’ thankfully, that always helps me over the rough spots.
i am sure that you did well, and you are/were probably more critical than anyone else!
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Thanks so much for the reassurance. It’s appreciated.
your painting is lovely, as usual… regards 😉
Many thanks…