We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Adam Land a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Adam, looking forward to learning from your journey. You’ve got an amazing story and before we dive into that, let’s start with an important building block. Where do you get your work ethic from?
My work ethic comes from a combination of factors. Most notably, my family upbringing played a significant roe in shaping my work ethic. My family has always emphasized the importance of hard work, discipline, and dedication, and I internalized these values and have done my best to apply them to my work. Another factor was my competitiveness. I grew up playing team sports with a culture that valued hard work and productivity. This transitioned into competitive industries where success was directly linked to hard work. I value the importance to do my best and contribute, so I strive for excellence through hard work. Ultimately all of these factors have contributed to my work ethic, and I hope to continue to evolve as I gain more experience and encounter new challenges.
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?
As an abstract artist I am focused on creating unique and personal pieces of art that evoke a sense of freedom and uninhibited expression. My work combines various elements such as texture, materials, colors, composition, and scale to create a visually interesting and emotionally engaging experience. I use multiple techniques, working in thin layers, to create unexpected twists and turns in the art. The work is created through an improvisational journey, resulting indices that have resonance beyond their surface appearance. The ultimate goal is to create a crystallization of shape, color, and mark that evokes a personal message to the viewer.
There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?
Three qualities, skills or areas of knowledge that I find very impactful are creativity, knowledge of art history or theory, and technical skill. Art requires a great deal of creativity to produce unique and innovative works that stand out. A creative mind can generate new ideas, forms, colors, and textures that can push boundaries of conventional art. A strong understanding of art history and theory can help artists contextualize their work within the broader tradition. It can also help gain insight into the evolution of art and the meaning behind different movements and styles. Technical skills, such as color theory, composition, and mastery of different media, are critical for producing high-quality art. Understanding the properties and limitations of different materials and techniques can assist in creating the effects desired while also allowing experimentation.
Working to develop these qualities takes time and practice. Perseverance is needed to tackle each of these and they will each have hurdles. Stay with it and you will learn to work through the valleys and enjoy the peaks.
How would you spend the next decade if you somehow knew that it was your last?
As an artist, I face the common feeling of imposter syndrome. Questioning my abilities or belonging in the field, comes and goes. It is common and many artists experience imposter syndrome at some point in their careers. Knowing that it’s a common feeling helps me feel less alone and more able to cope, but I typically just try to focus on the work. Instead of getting caught up in self-doubt, I concentrate on creating and improving to build confidence and a sense of accomplishment. When these negative thoughts or self-doubt arise, I challenge them by looking for evidence that contradicts them. I remind myself of past successes and accomplishments and focus on those strengths rather than perceived weaknesses.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://adamlandfinearts.com
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/adamlandfinearts
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/adamlandfinearts
- Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/adam-land-fine-arts
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@adamlandfinearts
Image Credits
Nathan Lindstrom Photography
