Star Crafty

No no. Y'all know that I co-founded and co-organized the Mutation Craft Fair for about two years back in Savannah. It was, without a shadow of a doubt, one of the best experiences in my entire life. We met so many wonderful people and we are grateful they were a part of my life, even if for just a few hours. The energy emitting from their lovely selves and from their talent is enough to power ten solar systems. Ten solar systems of crafty HOTAWESOMENESS.

Well, I really, really liked organizing this event with Meghan and later Elizabeth. Personally, I found a profound joy in helping these artists create bridges of their own, to get their work across, to meet other fellow crafters, to shop for unique gifts and to immerse themselves in such a nurturing artistic community. It was great to watch back (whenever I wasn't running around making sure everything was running swimmingly) at this constant... weaving of creativity, of kind words, of suggestions, of positive thoughts, of happiness, laughter, wonderment. As if we were all part of an eternal knitting of this Universe.

Or crocheting. Or spinning. Or whatever your choice of craft is.

Despite the numbing stress that comes from organizing an event with just a few pair of hands, I would do it again in a second.

I know my fancy schmancy BFA is in photography, I honestly have no real desires to be a famous fashion photographer (though very deep down inside I wish I had the balls to be a war photographer), or to.. I don't know. Shoot wedding after wedding. Then shoot a set of perfumes. It's all fine and dandy, but not where my real passion lies. (and I do LOOOOOVE to take pictures of beautiful, frilly, tulle-heavy gowns in very poetic settings, ahhhh love)

I think my real passion comes in... spreading the word about these fantastic people and their art. Art in general, actually. It hurts to see how America continues to be ignorant about the human necessity for art, especially among our young. I know we need our sciences (I was a science-oriented girl way before I became an artist), but... if we direct our limited educational budget to our children's left side of the brain, what would become of the human culture in a century or two? Technological advances will progress at an amazing rate... but, I fear we'd become drones and zombies (please zombie-enthusiasts, put down your shovels and ray-guns, the time will come for you to zap zombies back to the dark ages. Just not now. Not like this. Thank you).

I'm rambling, I know. But see how I get worked up talking about this issue? I don't do this with photography. Or anything else. Maybe cupcakes. And Star Wars. But that's it. I'm unsure where would I start with this, seeing as I just relocated here. But I will definitely make my rounds around the small arts district and make my desires known. I am dead sure I'm not alone in this. Dunno, maybe work at a non-profit that promotes the arts. Do anything in it. From the actual photography, to recruiting artists, or sponsors, to being their art director... or gosh, anything. It's my one little contribution to this world (other than my sexy latin moves).

Now, don't go thinking I want to be a grade school teacher. F that. I cannot deal with other people's kids. I just want them to be artistic. lol.

But yeah. That's what I want to do.

See, Amy, that wasn't so hard.