We recently connected with David Jericho and have shared our conversation below.
David, so many exciting things to discuss, we can’t wait. Thanks for joining us and we appreciate you sharing your wisdom with our readers. So, maybe we can start by discussing optimism and where your optimism comes from?
Most optimists are not truly happy because they are just disregarding problems as opposed to looking through problems and seeing a solution. The world always seems like it’s ending, and while that can seem like a depressing thought, it’s actually quite a freeing one. It’s only after you see this that you can find true peace. I am an optimist not to cope with how the world is, but having seen how it is and always has been, it would be foolish to think that things will not be alright in the end. I can see that very few things happen without a purpose, and that is a comforting thought.
Let’s take a small detour – maybe you can share a bit about yourself before we dive back into some of the other questions we had for you?
I am David Jericho, a lover of good stories and well crafted art of any kind. I run Jericho Archive which is a platform for all kinds of creative ventures–from films and photos to essays. It is also the home of the upcoming Jericho Archive magazine which will be focused on highlighting beautiful local art and craftsmanship from all mediums.
Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?
The three best qualities to have when starting anything in art–no matter the medium—are patience, purpose, and a plan. You must be able to be okay with failing and trying again, and if you can’t handle that at the moment, it’s okay; just know it is around the corner. If you don’t have patience for your art to grow and also yourself to grow, it will be difficult to progress. However, you could have all the patience in the world and get nowhere because you have no vision or just nothing to add. If you have neither, it will be difficult to make any sort of dent anywhere. You must be able to know what you believe and defend it; this will affect your art greatly. People gravitate towards leaders with a vision, so don’t be visionless. And lastly, have a plan that is manageable and aligns with what you believe. This is the part that I had the most trouble with, simply because I was throwing darts at the wall hoping they would stick. That is not a good plan, so find good mentors or people you respect and seek to emulate them or ask them how they got where they are now.
One of our goals is to help like-minded folks with similar goals connect and so before we go we want to ask if you are looking to partner or collab with others – and if so, what would make the ideal collaborator or partner?
I would love to collaborate and meet with fellow driven artists (especially filmmakers and writers) who love their craft. I want to build a community and grow Nashville into a hub for creatives!
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.jerichohouse.art/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imago_terra/
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