The evolution of technology has transformed how I approach and showcase my art. As someone who enjoys staying home, I love the idea of creating without the pressure to display my work publicly. I value my privacy and cherish the freedom to create without the constraints of money or deadlines for shows. The process of creating is just as fulfilling as finding new ways to display my work. With the emergence of AI technology, I can now create virtual museum worlds, pairing them with my own music to offer an entirely unique perspective on my art.
Technology has given individual artists the opportunity to explore and share their creativity with a global audience. I’ve seen high school classmates and longtime friends take full advantage of these new ways to showcase their brilliance to the world.
Secretly, I am bashful and a bit timid about live streaming. I’m currently exploring ways to share my art without appearing on camera. Today, I streamed for five minutes on TikTok, and to my surprise, I felt okay about it. Moving forward, I plan to create an environment that focuses solely on my art board, allowing me to read and respond to comments without showing my face. Essentially, I’m working on a “faceless stream.”
People often assume that because I’m friendly and articulate, I don’t struggle with bashfulness. However, it’s possible to feel confident in one’s skills or knowledge while still experiencing awkwardness or shyness in certain situations, like meeting new people or speaking in public. Bashfulness can be a natural reaction despite an underlying sense of self-assurance.
I believe my shyness might be genetic. My mother, though outgoing and highly intelligent, often walked with her head down and kept to herself. Interestingly, I see a hint of bashfulness in my art as well. I tend to favor subtle gestures and earth tones in my figures, and I feel uneasy when adding bright colors or lights. Perhaps challenging myself to create pieces that push me beyond my comfort zone could be a way forward.
