A journey of prioritizing meaning, beauty, and awe in their lives. Her mission is to empower people who may have felt disenfranchised from collecting art to begin their journey of finding art. Where do you go to find art? What kind of art should you buy? And most importantly, how in the world do you pay for it? I used to think that collecting art was something only really rich people did (spoiler alert: not true!) I also thought that the commercial wall decor I bought from Target didn’t count as “real art” so I couldn’t call myself a collector (also, not true!) All of these long held beliefs about access and importance of art changed when I connected with Delia LaJeunesse of Sbvrt Art.ĭelia is an art consultant who, full disclosure, also happens to be my very dear friend. While the importance of collecting art is clear, the reality of actually finding and purchasing art can feel tricky. So the endeavor of collecting art is a social act of rejoicing in who we are and conjuring who we wish to be. Art can reflect the life we live and also be a portal into the world we want. Art, along with community, can ground us in this haven. Because our sense of safety is constantly undermined, creating a personal place for refuge is vital. I know the term “art collector” comes with a lot of associations, but all you need to become an art collector is an affection for creation, an appreciation of beauty, a nourished imagination, and a small budget (even $5 works!)įor queer people, adorning our homes as we desire is especially important. And I want other queer folks to feel this way too! I want other queer people to share the experiences of their lives through collecting art. As a person who has never felt comfortable in the hegemonic structures of art museums, I’m drawn to the idea of being my own liberated curator. ![]() It feels like having your own museum exhibit: a place to bring your interests, aesthetics, and values to life. There is a liberty in adorning your space with art. ![]() I say the body is living and, because art is alive on my wall, my whole space is alive, too. I say the body is dancing, grieving, rejoicing, fucking, breaking, healing, separating, connecting, breathing. I am just a woman with a wall that I want to enjoy, so I say the body is moving. Someone who knows a lot about art might say it’s “abstract,” but I am not that someone. The piece is a charcoal sketch of a body, but there are more lines than the sole shape of a body. ![]() I think this may be breaking some rule about design, but I don’t care - it’s my space, and the setup makes me happy. My favorite piece of art is hung above my TV. The Autostraddle Encyclopedia of Lesbian Cinema.LGBTQ Television Guide: What To Watch Now.
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