This is so perfect and I was just having a conversation w my friend about why it’s hard for us to enjoy or feel inspired by contemporary art. A lot of people are trying to be the next [artist] instead of the first of their kind. I feel like for me becoming deeply familiar with myself and my style only came with a type of social media asceticism. Which then leads to an insane thought pattern of would I still like these things if I hadn’t downloaded Pinterest eons ago?
Absolutely. Pinterest began as an aid to our craft but has now become a manipulator of ideas. I obviously still love using it for fun but I know to leave it at that— fun. When I’m in need of inspiration I know I will can truly find it outside or mediums of specific interest to me.
When you see the same picture on three different platforms(ig, substack and Pinterest) in one day, that’s when you know you’re deep in a bubble. Happened to me :')
This is so perfect and I was just having a conversation w my friend about why it’s hard for us to enjoy or feel inspired by contemporary art. A lot of people are trying to be the next [artist] instead of the first of their kind. I feel like for me becoming deeply familiar with myself and my style only came with a type of social media asceticism. Which then leads to an insane thought pattern of would I still like these things if I hadn’t downloaded Pinterest eons ago?
Absolutely. Pinterest began as an aid to our craft but has now become a manipulator of ideas. I obviously still love using it for fun but I know to leave it at that— fun. When I’m in need of inspiration I know I will can truly find it outside or mediums of specific interest to me.
It’s a wild cycle all this to say I enjoy reading your thoughts!!!!!
and I always enjoy reading your comments <3
So prefect and can totally relate to the situation. Glad you’re speaking about this!! Thank you!!!
When you see the same picture on three different platforms(ig, substack and Pinterest) in one day, that’s when you know you’re deep in a bubble. Happened to me :')
literally same. or someone references something as an idea they “got” as they proceed to describe a Pin i also saw..
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