I don't know if it is the fact that I am relatively young in the artsy circles here in London, but I don't seem to be lucky enough with art competitions. Every expert or an artist seem to be not just old, but rather - ancient, almsot antideluvian. On my last application form, there was not even a box for my age group - and I am not a teen! What happened to the belief in and encouragement for young talent? Or it is the conservative nature of the artistic society here that does recognize only wrinkles as art expertise. England does indeed love its Middle Ages traditions!
I thought that art competitions are a good medium to get your work "out there." I am not even striving to attain high recognition at the moment. Alas, I can't get those judges agree with my vision. The Royal Academy made their final decisions this year and since I haven't yet heard of them, I assume I don't have the privilege to entertain the world with my vision this year. Maybe next. If I could be bothered.
I am a bit disappointed by several factors around the exhibition in question. Or maybe I should not be since I should have expected them. First of all, the lack of communication between the Academy and the artists - I had to chase them up with three phone calls to receive my application for submission; and regarding results - no feedback whatsoever. It is both frustrating non-professional. But the Academy wouldn't bother since they will organize their exhibition anyways. The exhibition, full with their students' work. A very democratic approach. Indeed.
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