In this insightful episode, Paris Chong shares her personal journey of navigating the ever-evolving art world. From working at the prestigious Robert Berman Gallery to making a bold move for marriage—only to return and face an entirely different market—Paris talks about the importance of adapting to change. She recounts her experience managing the smallest gallery she had ever seen, the Silent Gallery, and how she embraced the opportunity to stay relevant in the art scene. This story is about resilience, creativity, and making the best of any situation.
Key Topics:
- The fast-changing nature of the art market
- Navigating career shifts and unexpected life changes
- The significance of staying relevant in your industry
- Embracing unconventional opportunities to maintain passion and purpose
- The Silent Gallery experience and the challenge of selling art with minimal visibility
- The importance of persistence and adaptability in the creative world
Quotes:
- "The art market changes quickly, right? Every kind of thing like that changes quickly."
- "I had to pivot in another direction to see what I wanted to do."
- "You have to just do what you have to do to work, pay the bills, love what you do, and just be grateful to have a job."
- "The only thing making any noise in the Silent Gallery was me."
- "It’s not always about the perfect space; sometimes you just have to make it work."
