Often, those who tread off the beaten path are misunderstood or mischaracterized and so we asked folks from the community to reflect and tell us about the times they’ve been misunderstood or mischaracterized.

Jakob Hennekam

Obviously doing oddity art, it’s easy for me to be misunderstood and mischaracterized. Many people can’t get past the creepy aspect of it, and see working with bones and skulls as some sort of taboo that they can’t look over. Some people think it’s plain creepy, while others think it’s disrespectful or even evil in nature. I don’t expect to change anyone’s mind, but I tell everyone the same thing- all of my art is made with an appreciation for the animal and its life in focus. Read more>>

Dominique Mary Davis

Being misunderstood has its pros and cons . People naturally do not and sometimes will not understand things, people, and places that are different. When you think you’re misunderstood you have to take into account that you’re basing your perception of being understood on what others can understand. Don’t do that. There are people in this world that will make it their point not to understand you for whatever limiting reason and it would be in your best interest not to give a damn. Read more>>