Miguel Guzmán Artist

I'm an Artist . Just moved to Miami from Fort Myers in October. (despite the fact that I tower at an intimidating, 5'6", 124lbs.) I am actually quite friendly and approachable, mild-mannered,quiet, even-tempered and sometimes terribly shy until you get to know me. I moved here in search of more art, stimulation, interesting people. So far, it's been tough at times, but I'm glad I'm here. There's alot of vanity, materialism and superficiality here, but there are also plenty of good people. It all depends on who and what you seek out and choose to surround yourself with. I also have a day job with a digital imaging company, but it means nothing to me. It's meaningless. I'm not interested in their "opportunites for growth" and " career advancement." I don't feel one bit bad saying that, either. I'm not lazy. I can create 100 + hours/week of work for myself no problem. But, it's MY work, not someone else's, that's the difference. I do this thing not because anyone told me to, but because for some reason, I feel COMPELLED to. And that makes it mine. I possess it. But I will also share it with whomever is interested. Most people spend their lives working and slaving away, working toward the goal of not working anymore. It's different for an artist, at least in my view. We don't "clock out" we don't "retire". I'm working toward that. To persue it to the fullest extent, without unwelcome distractions. I want to "advance" with myself and with the people and in the things that mean something. So, the day job, it's a means to an end. It buys a little of what I need: Shelter, workspace, a little food, paint, paper, materials, an occasional glass of wine with a friend, couple bucks for a homeless person I might meet on the street, etc. I know my job, and it has nothing to do with any "company". Yeah, I know that's not the "normal" way of thinking about all of this, and yes it's difficult at times. I never have much money, I struggle a bit. But what am I gonna do? Give up and give in? I meet too many people who have done that. It's disheartening. They seem kind of broken and defeated. I don't want to be one of them. You can check out my work at: www.pendugallery.com/miguelguzmanThis is Buckmister Fuller's Dymaxion map. A world without distortion. I like that idea.