Meet Chuave

Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Chuave. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Chuave, first a big thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and insights with us today. I’m sure many of our readers will benefit from your wisdom, and one of the areas where we think your insight might be most helpful is related to imposter syndrome. Imposter syndrome is holding so many people back from reaching their true and highest potential and so we’d love to hear about your journey and how you overcame imposter syndrome.

I think it’s a good question and quite a broad topic to explore, experiment with, and grow from. I’d also like to hear other people’s opinions. I usually try to do that. But to me, it seems like an issue that appears at different stages along the artistic path. I’ve had periods where I felt very comfortable and deserving, since so much depends on effort and the number of opportunities that arise. And I’ve also had periods when I thought that maybe someone else could have done it better. So I think the key to breaking away a bit from this big stigma is not to compare yourself.

Appreciate the insights and wisdom. Before we dig deeper and ask you about the skills that matter and more, maybe you can tell our readers about yourself?

Well, for those who don’t know me, people call me Chuave, that’s my artistic name. I’m an urban artist. I started painting graffiti as a kid and later decided to take it to a larger scale—painting big murals and expressing emotions through characters. I’m the fifth generation of artists in my family, and I’d say one of the most rewarding and beautiful things about this craft is being able to raise my voice and express myself in a very healthy and open way for all audiences, since the main space of exhibition is the street.

I can also say that working in the street, with open doors, and observing the behavior of society, the city, and even the climate, is something truly gratifying. I consider myself lucky to be able to live from what I love.

As for upcoming projects, you’ll probably see me in Florida this December at mural festivals such as Wynwood Mural Festival. as well as in an exhibition that isn’t fully defined yet, but you can stay updated through my social media.

If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?

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Three qualities that I think we should all work on—or at least that have worked for me—are the following.

First of all, not comparing yourself. There’s no recipe for being an artist, and what works for one person may not work for another.

Secondly, I’d mention the importance of humility. By this I mean not trying to run faster than you can. By staying calm and working consistently, there’s a much greater chance that opportunities will appear than by rushing to make a big leap through shortcuts. That’s why I’d say, in my opinion, it’s the most important thing to focus on.

And to reinforce that, maybe as a third quality but still connected to what I just said, is persistence. After ten years of persisting in something, it’s impossible not to have favorable results. It’s simply about continuing to contribute and sow day by day, because at some point the results will come.

Thanks so much for sharing all these insights with us today. Before we go, is there a book that’s played in important role in your development?

I’d say there are many books that contain wisdom, and it would be a bit foolish not to pay attention to them, since the knowledge is already organized. One of the books that strongly marked my career was The Four Agreements by Dr. Miguel Ángel Ruiz, which lays out some basic principles for emotional freedom. By holding on to them, I was able to overcome certain obstacles more easily. I highly recommend it.

And secondly, The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron, a book that helped me throughout my journey to make decisive and effective choices.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://chuavevo.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuavevo?igsh=YmtsbzUzdmgya2F6&utm_source=qr

Image Credits

George R. Mercado @observecapturedestroy