Ive been thinking about why it is so difficult for me, as an artist, to quit Facebook. I confess it has something to do with if I dont share it, it doesnt exist, therefore I dont exist. When you operate alone in a studio and you survive on 1 inquiry/week about your work and possibly 2 sales per month, existence is called into question often-as is keeping up, on your own without clients or co-workers, a sense of purpose and positivity. It is that fear of operating in obscurity and a need for connection that the idea of Facebook mollifies--except that it doesnt. And Facebook also breeds and feeds comparison. And, comparison is the thief of joy. Facebook does nothing to further my career. Looking back over the years, Facebook didnt bring people to my exhibits--actually nothing seems to bring people to my exhibits, theyd rather discard the thumbnail I post and move on. And, apart from 5 followers, Facebook doesnt bring people to my new storefront. And Facebook followers represent only 5% of my sales and my sales this year were the best of my career. So maybe it is time to let go of social media--especially the negative aspects it brings into my world. I have a host of avenues available to me this coming year for my work to be shown, experienced and collected. Those representatives take a healthy commission to do the marketing of my work. My share should be devoted to the materials, studio and making. And to be honest, Im tired of trying to get traction in this digital arena and having that as a goal. Im going back to making. Please visit my website sharonkingston to view new works and a schedule of exhibits. I would so love to share my work with you--in person.
Posted on: Thu, 11 Dec 2014 16:11:20 +0000
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