"I am asking you to endure it" by Hannah P erkins.
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\n< p> \;\nArtist statement: \;
\n"I am asking you to endure it. / I am aware that this request is fundamentally s elfish. I can offer no justification for it\, no argument in its favor. It is simply the outcome I desire to see the most. So I am asking you" -&nbs p\;Anonymous internet post\, account deactivated.
\nMy first show wa s titled "For a dear friend". It invited the audience to view and particip ate in my work\, as though I had made it for them personally\, an act of l ove from one friend to another. I view this show as a continuation of the creative journey I am on as an artist\, and I pick up my conversation once more to the audience--with you--"I am asking you to endure it." \;
\n"PEOPLE have been THINKING too long that
ART is a PRIVILEGE of
the MUSEUMS &\; the
RICH. ART IS NOT BUSINESS !
It does not b
elong to banks &\; fancy investors
ART IS FOOD . You cant EAT it B
UT it FEEDS
you. ART has to be CHEAP &\; available to
EVERYBO
DY . It needs to be EVERYWHERE
because it is the INSIDE of the
W
ORLD." - \;'the Why Cheap Art? manifesto'\, \;Bread &\; Puppet
Glover\, Vermont\, 1984
I first began creating zines last year as a response to this ideology--stemming from a desire to create good in my c ommunity\, and that art should be free and accessible to anyone. In this w orld\, people can feel so disconnected and lonely\, and I hope my zines ca n bring people together. I truly do believe that it is important\, now mor e than ever\, to hold onto whimsy\, small moments of delight and encourage ment\, and to share that feeling with others. Currently\, I give out my zi nes for free at Caverns &\; Forests Board Game Cafe\, the Argenta Libra ry\, and Pocket Dimension Bookshoppe\, but I am working on expanding the l ocations my zines are placed at.
\nMy poster series began as a self- challenge--to create an art piece every day for the entirety of summer. It developed into a collection of artworks devoted to and celebrating the jo y of creativity itself. Naturally\, as with any daily art challenge\, some days felt easier than others\, and I curated this selection with that str uggle in mind. All too often\, I loose myself in a spiral of overthinking creative projects. These pieces serve as a reminder not to strive for perf ection\, rather\, to embrace the childlike joy of creating.
\nUltima tely\, it is my hope that these pieces will give you encouragement\, a mom ent of relief--to feel seen and understood. Even if we never meet directly \, this was made for you\, and\, I am asking you to endure it.
\n\nArtist bio: \;
\nHannah Perkins is an Ark ansas-based artist specializing in digital art and mixed media. Her work e xplores hope\, connections between strangers\, and moments of quiet vulner ability.
\nHaving lived in China and Vietnam\, Perkins grew up immer sed in different cultures and artistic perspectives. These experiences sha ped her decision to pursue art and eventually brought her back to the Unit ed States\, where she studied graphic design at Ouachita Baptist Universit y and graduated in 2021.
\nPerkins began working as a digital artist to explore what it means to be known and loved\; and to share that feelin g with others. More recently\, she has begun creating art zines as both a contribution to Little Rock&rsquo\;s creative community and a way to conti nue developing an independent artistic practice after college.
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@HPerkins.Design on Instagram
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