Though it’s not a very sexy topic of discussion, transparency helps the public understand why their every bit of support helps. How does funding allow artists as yourself to grow?
Without a steady pay check, things are up and down for an artist. You may want to bring your vision to life but can’t for a lack of resources. Funding provides a push forward and takes artists to the next level of their career.
CENDANA’s Art In The City program certainly did that for you.
It’s only because of them that the printing of the banner and the marketing was possible.
I’m glad to hear. It’s awful how artists are always offered “good publicity” or “complimentary use of the space” but little else.
I received such offers in the beginning, but I’ve learned to weed out the parasites. I get a ‘feeling’ when they’re about to ask for something free. It’s not right. You’d be surprised, but big clients can sometimes be stingier
If you could step into a time portal and speak to a younger Brindha, what advice would you give her?
In Malaysia, I have no regrets, but when I went to the UK, I felt really overwhelmed and alone, and was so scared to try new things in an unfamiliar country. During my final year at university, there were a lot of courses I could have taken, like letterpress, screen-printing, book-binding and 3D printing, but I didn’t. I was...
Hesitant?
Yes, hesitant.
Were these workshops included in your syllabus?
They were optional but I wish I had done them as I could have expanded my creative oeuvre. Therefore, I would tell my younger self to be braver and not to shy away from opportunities.
