Posted by
machine politick on Saturday, June 16, 2007 2:28:24 AM
I am interested in getting a point of view on art that is not liberal. I am an artist and I feel very strongly about politics. I would say I most fit into the category of Libertarian, but disagree with some of the nuttier people in the party on things like the border and Iraq. I realized, at some point, that no matter how much I would like the government to leave everyone alone and do its job, that's not likely to happen.
So, being passionate about both politics and art, I decided to see if I could put the two together and see what happens. I like to think I'm doing some pretty cool stuff, but I don't get good feedback from the art community. I suspect they don't like my point of view. All us artists are supposed to be bohemian and enlightened. I was even advised that I should focus on general problems and the ecstasies of human existence - whatever that means. Pretentious nonsense I think. And there's no bigger general problem in anyone's life than the government trying to nanny us to death and pretend that those evil rich guys will be the only victims.
Given the bias against my opinions in the art world, I was hoping someone could give me some advice on how to reach people who would be interested in my work. Being the nasty capitalist that I am, I'd like to sell some of it. I have no intention of being a starving artist. Any advice?
If you are interested in seeing my work in order to give your opinion of it, my web site is: www.machinepolitick.com Thanks in advance for your time and opinions, even if you hate my work. I've gotten used to that.