I’ve enjoyed reading the a-n random selection of resolutions, predictions and plans for 2013, as they appear to be so positive.
I was particularly struck by the Quote of artist Leo Fitzmaurice DO LESS and DO WHAT I WANT. It sounds fabulous and I would so like to follow that philosophy…. But if we all did less, who would know about our work? If we all did say, one small pop up exhibition a year, would we be ‘earning our keep’ – if after all, the aim to is be paid as artists?
I would love to spend more time just doing my own work. But if I did that – who would pay my bills?
Obviously, Leo has worked hard for many years, earning the recognition he deserves and can perhaps afford to ‘do less’now. But I’m not sure it is a resolution we can all follow.
Leo Fitzmaurice, artist, The Wirral
In the space where I work I have two statements taped to the wall. They are both printed out in large uppercase fonts. They are intended as notes to myself and at first reading make me appear arrogant. They read: DO LESS and DO WHAT I WANT. The notes have now been up for many years and I have come no closer to achieving their aims. So my resolution for 2013 will be to head towards these encouragements with renewed conviction.
