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SubscribeWe’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Luisa Mesa. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Luisa below.
Hi Luisa, thanks for joining us today. Are you happier as a creative? Do you sometimes think about what it would be like to just have a regular job? Can you talk to us about how you think through these emotions?
I am very happy as an artist. I know what it feels like to have a regular job because art is a second career for me. In my other life -as I often refer to it- I was in the business world. Throughout the time I spent in said business world, I always felt something was missing for me, career-wise.
I knew I wanted to pursue an artistic career but I had to figure out how I was going to pull it off and that wasn’t easy. I began taking private photography classes and I fell in love with it! A while later I began studying drawing and painting with a private instructor. Soon thereafter I dove in head-first and went back to school. Once I made the decision to go back to school there was no looking back. I started at Miami-Dade College where I earned my Associates in Arts degree. Later I went on to earn my Bachelor in Fine Arts Degree at FIU.
I would not hesitate to do it all over again if I was in the same situation.
Luisa, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?
While earning my BFA at FIU I worked from my studio at The Bakehouse Art Complex in Wynwood. At the time I was exhibiting my work with Diaspora Vibe Gallery who was the first gallery that gave me an opportunity to show my work. After I graduated my BFA, I was juried into Art Center South Florida, now Oolite Arts. Because Art Center was open to the public and encouraged artists to engage with the audience, I had the opportunity to interact and meet many interesting people. While at Art Center my work started to get noticed and made its way into collections such as Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, among others.
Presently, I am represented by MAC Fine Arts in Ft. Lauderdale, Jupiter and Delray, and Chasen Galleries in Sarasota. My installations, created in glass circles ranging from 5 to 22 inches in diameter, adapt to multiple spaces.
I also create works on wood, canvas and digital compositions using Photoshop.
Can you share your view on NFTs? (Note: this is for education/entertainment purposes only, readers should not construe this as advice)
I think the concept of NFTs is very interesting and innovative and looks like it’s here to stay. I personally have some works that I have minted on Opensea at https://opensea.io/account. It’s like anything else, it depends on how much exposure you get and that depends on the individual.
What’s the most rewarding aspect of being creative in your experience?
The most rewarding aspect of being an artist or creative is that I allow my energy and creative spirit to flow in the direction it wants to go. I am not restricted by anyone or anything and I get to do what I love the most! When my work sells it’s icing on the cake!
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