SMCK Magazine #8 - Rejected / Approved

The very word rejection spreads dread through the art world. Rejection looms over every step the artist takes on their journey; every application for exposure, funding, or support sows the seed of potential rejection. Every inch forward toward success and fame is paved with tears and – not rarely – self-doubt about one’s merit and talent. However, being unsuccessful in gaining recognition may trigger the determination to walk a road less traveled – and probably more alluring. Rejection forces us to reflect on our true potential and question what our mission in life really is. CONTENTS: • "I’ve been rejected and I bounced back!" - SMCK presents works by rejected artists • Can totalitarianism coexist with culture? - Romanian jewelry's rebirth • Jewelry fairs & weeks: real business or hot air? • The Road To Eleusina – Greek mysteries revealed • Civilization Rebooted: the video festival 2023 • Space or place? An urbanist's notes on Athens And more...