Being a person is hard work. And then being a person who is living as an artist adds a whole new layer of difficulties.
A lot of the time I pride myself on being able to keep on keepin’ on, no matter how hard the traveling becomes. And I am committed in my creative work to not settle for easy answers, but instead to approach challenges directly, even inviting them to come forward. Developing capacity for great emotional and physical stamina seems crucial for surviving as an artist in this world.
And in addition to all this, I find it so important to find regular ways to refuel. Sometimes this means that I take time off from my creative work. And just as often this means finding ways for my work to refuel me while I’m in the middle of it.
A couple of weeks ago I had one of these “within the work” refuelings at the CSUEB Queer Dance Festival. And it’s still giving me energy and heart-power as I struggle through finishing my Friend project.
I love performance that is dark and deep and intense. And I also love this kind of thing, lightening my load for awhile:
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