Do you ever wonder what life would have been like had you chosen a more standard path? Does everyone have these doubts sometimes? We wanted to find out and so we asked as many talented artists and creatives as we could and have shared highlights below.
Jasmine Dillavou
Being a full time artist has always meant I was going to be working 100 jobs at once. When I am not performing or showcasing, I am working as a studio assistant. I am curating. I am sitting on boards. I am volunteering. I am community organizing. I am documenting. I am teaching. It is pretty rare that I find myself bored these days. Read More>>
Faith Robinson-Hughes
The thought usually comes up in social gatherings with family or friends. People will go around and ask each other what they’re doing with their lives, and eventually the conversation loops back to me. I tell them I recently graduated with my Bachelor’s degree, and their eyes light up. ‘Congratulations! Read More>>
Lilith Jenovax
I feel this is a tough question that artists seem to battle with, both internally and externally, throughout their lifetime with or without pursuing art or creativity as a full-time career. Read More>>
Barbara Mosher
I started my professional life in industrial design, then went on to build a very successful 25-year career in real estate. I was good at it, and it taught me a lot about people, discipline, and how to stay steady under pressure. But through all of it, I always found my way back to my art — sometimes quietly, sometimes urgently. Read More>>
Radha Subramanian
I contribute as a Director of Data Science in a global organisation and I also add value as an Artistic Director at the Himalayan School of Traditional Dance. They may seem like two very different worlds, but both, in their own ways, lead me to a space of depth and reflection. Through dance, especially Bharatanatyam, that inward journey becomes even more intimate. Read More>>
Jaclynn Robinson, Ph.D.
I am happier as a business owner because I have greater control over my work routine and the clients and partners I interact with. As a result, I’ve been able to have greater success in managing my overall wellbeing. Read More>>