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Fleeting moments as art
Originally published 8th of December 2022 I have lately been intrigued about temporary art. For example sand forms, snow statues, leaf mandalas. You put in the effort and elements will dismantle it. I find this kind of freeing. You don’t get caught in this perfectionist mind set, where you start to overthink and question yourself.…
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Becoming who you are
Originally published 3rd of October 2022 When I was younger, it was still a bit unclear what kind of person I will grow up to be. To be honest, I’m still a bit unsure what kind person I will grow up to be. Either I will become that cranky grandma, who glares at people for…
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Exhibitions
Originally published 17th September 2022 I love exhibitions. Both to view and to present. When presenting, I would like to hide in the corners and hear what people really think. Would it be unethical to bug the works? I understand that people are bit shy to give their honest opinions, as they are worried that…
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Slump
Originally published 7th of September 2022 Sometimes I fall into slump. That feeling, that nothing is working like it should. Colours I’m mixing turns out horrible in really unexpected way (brown + white = lilac?!? What is happening here?). Fixes I try to make are worse than the original was. Lines get crooked, brush bristles…
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Warp speed
Originally published 30th of August 2022 I have kids. I have a day job that has nothing to do with art. I have a home that I try to keep looking like a human habitat (failing in it). I even need to sleep every now and then. Oh, how I love to sleep, though I…
Art by Marianne Monto 