Happy Canada Day! Raising Funds for my Florence Biennale Exhibit, on Behalf of Canada.
My Florence Biennale fundraising scramble continues… This leaves me little time for painting, which is what I really should be doing—why I’ve only completed 11 out of 20 pieces, so far. Therefore, quite aptly, I’m spending my Canada Day Weekend painting for Canada.
As this blog might reveal, I’m not lazy and don’t take short-cuts. Regardless, drumming up funding for the privilege of representing Canada at the Florence Biennale, December 07, has had me stumped—even after 10 months of constant efforts. I’ve been refused/not responded to by government agencies and business, alike. There’s been a variety of excuses—from not meeting "eligibility requirements" to explanations of priorities being otherwise (with causes/groups that can give better pr/advertising returns).
Enervated as I am, I’m not going to give up the Biennale invitation, or have the paintings I’ve committed to create suffer. Everything, I’m convinced, happens for a reason. And, eventually, the purpose of/answer for such struggles might be clear. Already, I’ve had a learning experience, and plenty of time to reflect on Canada—how/why/what works here (or doesn’t)… In the meantime, surrounding myself with my paintings, which usually turn out cheerful no matter how I’m feeling, will help me keep things in perspective—remember what’s really important.
