Around Quote by Shea Hembrey
“I thought, 'A biennial needs artists. I'm going to do an international biennial; I need artists from all around the world.' So what I did was I invented a hundred artists from around the world. I figured out their bios, their passions in life and their art styles, and I started making their work.”
About This Quote
Source Art Project Description, 2019
Inventing personas can bypass gatekeeping, enabling inclusive artistic narratives.
In simple terms: Create imagined artists to broaden representation.
Key Takeaway
Use fictional creators to diversify art.
Themes
inclusion
creativity
representation
Mood
critical
innovative
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- gallery curations
- community workshops
- educational programs
- digital platforms
Key Concepts
identity construction
artistic agency
Questions to Reflect On
- How will you ensure authenticity?
- What ethical guidelines will you follow?
A Different Perspective
Risk of misrepresentation or cultural appropriation.
