musetouch_issue_14
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selves are always hard at work even though we are unaware of that process. Imagination is the<br />
bridge between a person’s unconscious and conscious minds. Artistic inspiration and ideas<br />
rise from the unconscious and are then manipulated by the artist. So I don’t think it’s a matter<br />
of how much imagination an artist has. I doubt that can be measured. Rather, great art is the<br />
result of unconscious inspiration filtered through the imagination and then consciously manipulated<br />
in whatever way, and to whatever extent, the artist chooses.<br />
Is it important to remain true to yourself and your individual vision as an artist?<br />
Yes. The art that I create is very personal. It all relates directly to who I am, or more precisely,<br />
who I think I am or who I am trying to be. This requires me to be as honest as I have the<br />
courage to be. I have to be willing to create work that might be embarrassingly revealing or<br />
ugly in its sincerity. This continues to be a constant challenge but experience has shown me<br />
that my more challenging works maintain their appeal as long as the message has integrity.<br />
And, of course, the paintings must be well done.<br />
How do you see yourself and your art in the future … what do you wish?<br />
If my career continues along the path that it is on now I will be happy. As long as I can keep<br />
honing my skills and challenging myself then my work will always be exciting and enriching<br />
for me. I’m not interested in fame but I do hope my audience keeps growing and interest in<br />
my work spreads. What more can an artist hope for than to receive acknowledgement from<br />
the world and be encouraged to continue?<br />
MS<br />
<strong>musetouch</strong> 86<br />
stevenkenny.com
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