A response to WHY Questions San Diego Art posed by Larry Caveney
Larry Caveney San Diego Artists; Ask yourself, why in 40 years we have had only 6 regional shows at MCASD? San Diego Artists; Ask yourself, why in 25 years, the only regional art critic has not visted you or your studio? San Diego Artists'; Ask yourself why you are so isolated?
Why, is because SD sets it's own limitations. There are very few alternative venues, organizations and funding options for the artists. Art and art education isn't taken seriously there. What few opportunities exist are shared between friends of friends from SDSU and especially UCSD. UC's are strangely inbred and as a friend of mine put it "basically perform fo they selves". Then there is the forever little urban hipster org/gallery that shows artists work in black light, with DJ coolfuck spinning to the break o dawn. I recall writing a critique piece in 2002-3 that stated the most obvious lack of venues or opportunities for artists. A number of gallery owners and directors of THE current organizations rejected this notion and said "we do all of that and more". They all said that and they all believed it. Strangely, many of these anonymous places are GONE.
The most basic is for a major city to have a reputable and hopefully insightful art critic. At least ONE! Publications! Global interaction even via da web is absolutely a must for any art community to thrive. Otherwise, it will remain small, quaint and forever conservative. When I say conservative I mean Dem's and RepuB's alike. San Diego is a major city and yet the arts are truly absorbed in the shadows of the local bar and grill. Where as the museum has other aspirations, very exclusive aspirations. The light shines on the local SD artists and projects when they take their own initiatives and leave dependence behind. The museum serves itself and its benefactors. This is true Nationally. If u wanna show yur art at the museum show yur fucking art at the museum! Take it or do it at the fucking museum! Have someone document it! Put it on yo resume! I showed at the fucking museum!
Why, is because SD sets it's own limitations. There are very few alternative venues, organizations and funding options for the artists. Art and art education isn't taken seriously there. What few opportunities exist are shared between friends of friends from SDSU and especially UCSD. UC's are strangely inbred and as a friend of mine put it "basically perform fo they selves". Then there is the forever little urban hipster org/gallery that shows artists work in black light, with DJ coolfuck spinning to the break o dawn. I recall writing a critique piece in 2002-3 that stated the most obvious lack of venues or opportunities for artists. A number of gallery owners and directors of THE current organizations rejected this notion and said "we do all of that and more". They all said that and they all believed it. Strangely, many of these anonymous places are GONE.
The most basic is for a major city to have a reputable and hopefully insightful art critic. At least ONE! Publications! Global interaction even via da web is absolutely a must for any art community to thrive. Otherwise, it will remain small, quaint and forever conservative. When I say conservative I mean Dem's and RepuB's alike. San Diego is a major city and yet the arts are truly absorbed in the shadows of the local bar and grill. Where as the museum has other aspirations, very exclusive aspirations. The light shines on the local SD artists and projects when they take their own initiatives and leave dependence behind. The museum serves itself and its benefactors. This is true Nationally. If u wanna show yur art at the museum show yur fucking art at the museum! Take it or do it at the fucking museum! Have someone document it! Put it on yo resume! I showed at the fucking museum!
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