Unearthing Inspiration in Frustration: An Artist's Perspective: Sonia Boyce

Are you struggling with harnessing your frustration into a source of creative fuel? As artists, we have been there too. We have found that by acknowledging these feelings, we can transform them into a powerful tool for our artistry. Let's embark on a journey centered around the words of renowned British artist, Sonia Boyce, and uncover the beauty of using frustration as inspiration. We believe that art has an innate power of expression, especially when it comes to giving voice to marginalized communities. Sonia Boyce's work beautifully encapsulates this idea, using various mediums to narrate stories of memory and family. We delve into our personal experiences and discuss how journaling, researching, and ideating can help channel frustrations into artistic inspiration. This transformation is a delicate balance between the maturity and immaturity involved in the creative process. Keeping a consistent creative routine can be challenging when faced with frustration, but it's crucial for success. We'll be sharing how this practice has influenced our work and how it could do the same for you. We end the episode with a call to action: go out, make art, and share it with us! Let's turn our frustrations into a source of inspiration and success in art together. Tune in, and let's get inspired! Send us a message - we would love to hear from you! Make sure to follow us on Instagram here: @justmakeartpodcast @tynathanclark @nathanterborg Watch the Video Episode on Youtube or Spotify, https://www.youtube.com/@JustMakeArtPodcast