My Apple Watch reminded me every twenty minutes or so I was in a ‘loud environment’ and that encountering those decibels for an extended time (for example, the two and a half hours of a Keith Urban concert) could result in hearing damage. Not surprisingly, I couldn’t hear the alerts.
Last night, Keith was the consummate entertainer, as always. What is most impressive, most engaging, about all his performances is he genuinely appears to be having the best time ever. He exudes utter joy in performing and in building a relationship with his audience. The joy is absolutely infectious and, last night, the 20,000 at Qudos Bank Arena were hooked.
During the drive home, I was wondering about creatives and the way we ‘speak’ to our respective audiences. How can we inject our work with the great fun we (usually) find in our practice? How can we show we’re having a ball in a painting, or in a poem, or in music? Certainly, we need to maintain proficiency, but how do we exude the ‘having a blast’ vibes in those direct or indirect relationships we have with viewers, readers or listeners?
I don’t have answers yet, but the question will consume my thoughts for the next little while. Maybe you’ve got it sorted?
Until later,
Kirsten
Everyday Thoughts of an Artist 