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I think about this all so much in my day to day as a freelance textile artist. I’ve had years when I was living in strong community; now is not one of those times. I’m very intentionally trying to get back to that— and I’m finding it really hard! The one thing that gives me hope is teaching. Teaching my art allows me to connect with students, have that meaning-making shared in the pursuit of art together, and socializing along the way. I’m so happy I found your work today!

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Thank you for this, having also just returned from a residency, I was almost annoyed at myself at how quickly the ferocious pace of work came back to my body. The bubble of the isolated but together artist bubble always seems to burst 💔

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Feb 8, 2023Liked by Tabitha Arnold

this was so beautifully written with so much profound introspection. thank you for putting the isolating/lonely experience of an artist (and all labor-intensive workers alike) into words. the loneliness capitalism creates is insufferable at times, but community is the one true thing that can heal all of us. i hope there are more days where we are all able work less and create new connections with people in our everyday lives, in order to push back from the harsh conditions that we are all forced to live under. thank you again for this piece.

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Wow I truly loved this. I have been thinking and talking a lot about how to build community and your writing is helping me think more about that. Thank you!

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Feb 10, 2023Liked by Tabitha Arnold

Lovely comments. Everything you said rings so true!

Once I read that only the examined life is truly worth living. Sharing your introspection helps the rest of us get closer to that. Thank you!

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Tab - you are amazing and I'm so glad you had this opportunity. You write so beautifully and I'm grateful for the distraction this morning!

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