"Artists are plagued with doubt." the latter is quoted from Theories and Documents of Contemporary Art by Kristine Stiles and Peter Selz. this catching phrase was actually a great consolation to me because i am trapped in confusion and completely disoriented. maybe this 'problem' arose because today's art is not as universal as it used to be in the past. today's art is based more on the artist's individual perspective. and individuality is harder to comprehend than universality. the more art becomes difficult to comprehend, the less it is readily accepted by both art critics and the general public. hence artwork are often scrutinised and their validity may also be questioned. living in such unsteady environment, the artist may doubt the validity of his own work and amplify his self-criticism. on the one hand, such considerations may discourage the artist and lower his confidence in his capabilities as an artist. but, on the other hand, the artist could also stimulate him to work harder, absorb and learn from other artists, continue to evolve and explore new approaches, and eventually produce more authentic artwork.
whilst stuck in a vacuum, i am determined to find my way out. i am more open for discussions with contemporary artists with the intention of establishing and validating my artistic approach that i need to start my work.
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