We believe in the community building power of art and sharing knowledge about art. Each month the Gage Gallery Art Journal will publish a feature article highlighting the unique perspective and ideas from one of our collective artists. We are excited to debut this new artistic journal in the Victoria arts community.
Moving Past Creative Blocks: Just Play
Starting something new is often frightening. It isn’t just art—it’s life in general. As a creative person, I can become overwhelmed by negative self-talk, fear of criticism, and a quiet, insistent pressure to be an expert at everything I turn my hand to. Left unchecked, this internal critic creates inertia, leading to a desperate desire to create paired with the absolute inability to begin. When I take myself too seriously
Reflections on Art and Perspectives
As part of many months of learning within the Arts BC Pathways program, I’ve had the chance to explore readings, activities and writing activities. I’d like to share some reflections from my learnings. One of the first things we learned was about locating ourselves in our society, organization and community. We undertook a privilege mapping exercise to understand how parts of our identity may impact our power or marginalization in the
Moving Past Creative Blocks: Just Play
Starting something new is often frightening. It isn’t just art—it’s life in general. As a creative person, I can become overwhelmed by negative self-talk, fear of criticism, and a quiet, insistent pressure to be an expert at everything I turn my hand to. Left unchecked, this internal critic creates inertia,
Reflections on Art and Perspectives
As part of many months of learning within the Arts BC Pathways program, I’ve had the chance to explore readings, activities and writing activities. I’d like to share some reflections from my learnings. One of the first things we learned was about locating ourselves in our society, organization and community. We