On June 14, 2011 we attend a special exhibit for artists in Orlando, FL we received the chance to speak with event’s coordinator, Ed Symore who gave YEM his opinion of “modern” art. PHOTOGRAPHY BY: Aye Allen
A New Generation of ART
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What are your thoughts on how the younger generation expresses themselves in art? For the most part my main focus is on the younger generation of artist especially here in Orlando for multiple reasons- just let it be known that the ‘younger generation’ is doing their. part on many different levels of art without help and I’m impressed by what I’ve seen with progression of the Orlando scenes. For one, I myself am part of the ‘younger generation’ of the street art scene and can relate to most everyone under the age of 30 who creates music, poetry and art. The other main reason why I tend to focus on this particular generation is due to the fact that ‘street’ art for the most part is dominated by the ‘younger generation’ - its rare to find someone in their 40’s and 50’s who will go out, risk their freedom and hit the streets with tags, wheat pastes or stencils,
even-though there are a handful who do contribute to what I refer to as ‘free art’. Some of these younger artist are just starting out and in most cases are influenced by whats popular on the internet or what has already been done. The fact of the matter is that the majority of new artist follow a template that has already been tested and set by those who came before us and laid down that foundation for my generation to build on. It’s good to be influenced and to be inspired, but some new artist are lacking creativity and a sense of self-awareness with their art. Personally it took a number of years to figure out how my own style and creativity would shine in my medium of art which continues to manifest itself every time I paint, draw or sketch. In reality it’s up to the ‘older generation’ of artist to instil knowledge in these new jacks that don’t necessarily need the help but deserve the education as a right of passage. There are a handful of new artist who take this seriously and understand what it takes to develop your own style, flavor and patterns. There are those who need help and want it but can’t handle or accept the criticism from the ‘older generation’. The ones who ask questions and ask for help will be the artist who will be successful and are responsible for the
upkeep of their scene, the future is what they make it. Do you think art is a dying trade or is it that the media is not focusing on it? I think all of the arts in general is dying in the sense that the experienced artist havn’t done their part in teaching to the newer artist. The media hasn’t had an effect on the arts, I think technology is arts down fall. Everything can be done on an ipad or photoshopped.
Where can young elites find artwork and events? Are there resources available? and what are they. Honestly, the promo-tables at art galleries, coffee shops, record stores, ect. are all great places to find flyers of local events. There are afew people on facebook that are ‘professional promoters’, one imparticular is called The Party Finders that list current and future parties and events on their wall.
Artwork from DivineChi PHOTO BY: Aye Allen