Competition

The overall feeling at any competition, exhibition or awards ceremony is one of disappointment. We see the winner, in all thier glory, wallowing in selfish pride. Winners are a tiny minority. The greater mass are the losers. We are led to believe that they are also rans, contenders. In truth the overall atmosphere is one of depression and failure. In most creative fields there is an element of competition. We all aplaud the victors and claim we make art for ourselves, as if creation has nothing to do with communication. Self expression is a strong driving force in many individuals. That is what an artist is. Art made for oneself alone is meerly art therapy.