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Member Interviews with Voyager Chicago, 2018
“I do see a trend of the creative NFPs, co-operatives, and collectives becoming bigger and more organized. There is a deep need for these types of communities in all age groups because they offer a productive means to be involved and encourage communication about current issues.”
“…the community has always been extremely important to my practice – the camaraderie, feedback, and real practical support. I mean support with projects, but also that twenty dollars, you know, that circulates around a group of friends who are always broke, but on a staggered schedule.”
“My original oil paintings are called narrative paintings in the art world, because they tell a story. Mostly this is my story, but I also strive to make this story open-ended so it can be anyone’s story.”
“Focusing on my artwork has actually been a real challenge for me which is why I have had to find other ways to really give myself the time to make work. I started attending figure drawing meet-ups . . . . I was never much of a social artist and I’ve found that I actually really enjoy it.”
— Jen Lau
