We know that the job of an artist is, at times, a difficult one. To mediate the world through the stroke of a brush or the snap of a camera is no small feat. We believe in giving artists their flowers, which is why we love to highlight them through an Artist Q&A! We dive into their process and how they created their current piece in the gallery. Please keep reading to learn more about artist Michael Marcum and his artwork in our Scrumptious exhibition, A Nook and Sardines!
What was the inspiration behind this piece?
“The sardine tin and its colors.”
How long did it take you to make this piece?
“About 12 hours.”
Describe your creative process.
“Right away, I knew I wanted to make a sort of still life. Originally, I wanted to make this piece more like it was a 2-dimensional painting with 3-dimensional elements. But struggled to work that out. When I was digging around the studio, I came across the drawer, and everything just started to come together after that.”
If you could give yourself one piece of advice when starting your journey as an artist, what would that be? ”Michael, don’t let yourself get down. You are a talented little cuss; that talent will express itself at the right time.”
