samirmalik

I am outraged by the genocide playing itself out in Gaza. I have no words to express my tears, my anger and frustration and my shame that so many fellow human beings and nations can stand by in this or can not do anything to stop the slaughter of innocent women and children as well as fathers and brothers. Many may ask why I write about this? Well my art has been a journey to understand the human condition and has led to me to the realisation of how sacred life is, every life, of all. I can not stand by and watch this and not speak as to do so would be to deny my journey and all that it has taught me, to deny my truth. I read the article q

I had a conversation with a wonderful Australian artist who sells art for millions of dollars- thought he might be able to give me some tips. It was so great to speak to someone who has the complete freedom to be an artist in the world without all the stories and struggles - at least in my experience a lot of the times- that usually come with that identity - 'artist'. The conversation was very beautiful in many ways because i saw that what he has learnt over the years on how to become a successful artist spoke to my soul. He gave me some tips on how to also sell art for millions- he said an artist might as well do it whilst he/she is alive ..