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On Being a Baltimore Artist

From Mary Rose Madden | 00:13:31
Producers: Mary Rose Madden

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The philosophy of one Baltimore artist trying to keep her chin up

This is a profile of a local designer who has made it well into her thirties surviving as an artist, on the brink of success in her artistic career. And it's about her survival techniques as someone who's seen former artists surrender their creative passion for a job that pays the bills, but little more.

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Review of On Being a Baltimore Artist

Depending on who you are and where you are in life, the story of designer/artist Ally Dryer (I?m making an assumption about the spelling here), as told by Mary Rose Madden, will encourage or frighten you?it?s either the best thing or the worst thing for your parents to hear if they?re worried about what you?re going to do when you grow up.

The piece profiles one of the strata of artists in Baltimore who have made a profound commitment to their art that might look like a nightmare to the hyper-success tracked among us?or it may represent a beacon of encouragement to those considering the leap of supporting their art with just enough work to pay the rent.

Unfortunately for Ms. Dryer, she has to put as much energy into defending her choices as she does living her life. People tend to be threatened by anyone who makes their own path. I think it?s a mixture of fear and envy. Fear, that they?d fail if they tried it. Envy, that they?ve never had the nerve to take the risk.

Smart and seamlessly produced, this would fit in with discussions of work and creativity.

The most important lesson in the well-produced, non-judgmental piece is the subtle yet powerful argument that in a world of mass production, not one size of success fits all.

Broadcast History

This was on WYPR's Audio Arts Magazine The Signal last January

Timing and Cues

Artists all over the country try to pursue a life dedicated to their craft. But too often, the average day to day demands take over and soon the nine to five has become an erergy sucker - leaving little space for their artistic talents. Here's one artist who's relentlessly dedicated her life to her art form. Here's her philosophy on life as an artist.

Musical Works

Kick in the Teeth, Supergrass, Road to Rouen, Parlophone, 2005, 1:00