Experience #4 - John Freyer5/9/2019 John Freyer's talk about social practice art and his experience was riveting. I really enjoyed hearing about his motivations for certain projects and the intricacies that go into creating his work. There are so many steps, so many people to talk to, so much time put into each and every single piece that Freyer makes that it amazes me. I thought his piece about selling all of his things and then going to talk to the people who bought them is singlehandedly one of the coolest ideas I have ever heard. The amount of self-sacrifice that goes into such a work is part of why his work is so moving. I think that the deeply personal aspects of Freyer's work is what contributes to viewer interest and the monumental nature of his pieces. For example, the commentary that Freyer makes on addiction and his attempts to educate people about addiction and the very real and normal lives that addicts and addicts in recovery can have in his artwork is something that hits home for him, and that shows in his artwork. The passion he has for the subjects he is tackling allow for a more interesting visual experience and artistic experience in general as it is when one is truly passionate about something that the best art is made. Freyer's work goes to show how personal experience can greatly shape and, sometimes, completely direct artistic expression.
In terms of questions, I was wondering how one is able to get their work noticed as a social practice artist? Furthermore, how does one propose social practice art ideas to communities that an artist wants to impact? This talk will definitely influence my art. I want to make deeply personal art like this and involve the community as well. I think it is so important to find a topic that you are passionate about when making artwork and one that you can contribute personal experience and knowledge to as well. I want to be self-sacrificing in my artwork and value it above my material possessions. I also think it would be very interesting to work with an organization in the execution of my artwork.
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