The Studio VIsit (chap.6)

As an artist, it is very nerve racking to think that it is someone else will determine what goes out and how it's shown. Though, I am sure there is always some type of accordance between the dealer and the artist I think the dealer always has the last word; unless the artist is super super famous. "Dealers are editors and conspirators. We help determine what gets shown and how it gets shown, and we help put art in production." Jeff Poe

"He is always angry," she [one of Murakami's workers] explained with a shrug. "The atmosphere is usually intense." This is a dreadful dream of mine. When I think of being an artist assistance sometimes lines like this pop into my head. However, I guess the experience is what matters the most? Even if it is a terrible one, I guess..

Also, and I think this is very important, if one works for an artist this should be expected. When Thornton "asked Sato if there was any room for creativity in the work, she [Murakami's worker] replied, 'None at all.' However, she is one of the seven artist represented by Kaikai Kiki and would be showing her own art in a group show in Spain." One always has to draw a line when working for an artist, I think. You can never express your creativity in their work, especially if it someone as famous as Murakami. However, working for someone like him opens many doors for your own work, like meeting other famous artist. There are many ups and downs.

More on Murakami and his workers "We'd applied layer upon later of paint, but for the general public I'm sure it looked like it had just arrived on the canvas." Sometimes when a work looks easy, it may be that it was the complete opposite for the artist, or his/her assistants.

"He offered me green tea and apologized for his English, admitting that even in Japanese, he had 'no power to communicate in words. That is why I twist to the painting.'" Sometimes I feel like Murakami. Sometimes I feel that I cannot say how I feel and in order to express myself I make art. I believe this is something every artist feels.

Another point I have to agree with Murakami, I can never stay focused in one project for a long period of time. I plan, I shoot, then I move on to a new thing, or sometimes is two projects at one time. When I stay for too long in a project I tend to feel less passionate about it and sometimes even wreck it completely. "My weak point- I cannot focus on one thing. I have to set up many things. If just looking at one project, then immediately get the feeling it boring."