Karien Zachery's Page

Hello everyone,My name is Karien Zachery and I'm a self-taught multi-medium artist living in Gardena, CA. One thing I've encountered in the world of professional art is: the difference between the way natural artists are treated versus educated artists.We constantly hear that art..like beauty...is subjective and really can't be taught or judged. Yet our society is overflowing with beauty contests and cosmetic comparisons. In the same way, there is an established standard in the art world, that separates naturally talented artists from those who have been formally educated.Meaning: Galleries and collectors are not as likely to support an artist possessing only raw talent versus an artist with some or minimal talent and supportive credentials. I can't tell you how many upscale galleries I've visited and viewed extravagantly priced work that looks like a five-year old did it.My point is this: at what point in a person's career does the art world view their work as innovative enough to be…See More