This, for me, is one of the most incredible and poignant pieces of film ever made. As an artist and knowing deep down that your work is probably not going to be globally revered in your lifetime. Then, this short piece of film written by the fabulous Richard Curtis should fill all artists with hope. (Thank you BBC and Dr Who)

YouTube link. - https://youtu.be/ubTJI_UphPk?si=Oz2195NJShqsBwNC

Sadly, without a promoter like Peggy Guggenheim in the case of Jackson Pollock or a celebrity endorsement or two, we won't get the exposure we so vermently crave. Which is sad, but a fact of life that we understand. This thought process brought me to a conclusion and a commitment that I made to myself. If in the unlikely event that my artwork ever strikes a chord with humanity, I would spend whatever influence this gives me, helping new and upcoming artists a chance to shine. It's the very least we should all commit to.

So many popular figures forget how hard it was to get to their standing in life, and certainly wouldn't even think of helping others aspire to similar successes. Which is sad and selfish in equal measure. It also reduces choice and stagnates the pool and the view of art world onlookers, which, for me, is reprehensible.

So, in short. If you're a person of influence, please get your head out of your arse, come down from your ivory tower, and do some good for others. You might even like it. 

Apologies for preaching on, I've been squabbling with a celeb over a piece they asked for and the promotion they promised...... Cest la Vie.