Writing on the Fine Art Views blog, artist and critic has this to say:
We must show that there is more than one avenue toward success in art. The reality is that an artist can be extremely successful outside of these high profile art/gallery scenes. The reality is that an artist can (and many do) create significant works of art having never stepped foot within an established art scene. An artist CAN have impact without a blessing from the high profile circles of the art world.
That rings true for me, never having had any formal arts training. It is extremely difficult to get a showing if you haven't been through the standard art school mill and when this is coupled with the emphasis on the London and New York art scenes the effect is deadening. The significance of a work of art is not determined by its price tag or the venue in which it is shown
