Many people have come up and questioned me directly, as to why I am all too willing to give away my artwork in whatever form, to a member of the younger generation in this world. That is not strictly true – I am quite selective when I do donate my work to younger members of the public. Firstly, I need to know that they will indeed appreciate the artwork in the first place and secondly, that they express a deep interest in the art world as a whole and that they are active artists already.
My thoughts on this are very simple. They become your own custodians for future generations behind them to appreciate the work you’ve done , thereby increasing your chances of your valued artwork, in whatever form, remaining in communities all around the world for many hopeful years to come.
There are not so many artists in this world that truly gain the recognition that they deserve, be it in achievement awards or huge financial advancements. For me, at the end of the day, I would rather like to think that my paintings be enjoyed on walls all around the world, that a whole new generation will put them on their walls wherever they reside and carry on the tradition. The thought that brush marks painstakingly placed on a blank sheet by my hand in my lifetime will eventually be displayed on different walls of the world by someone from a different lifetime – possibly for years, decades or, somewhat dreamily, even centuries later into the future. That’s the true reward in life. Your highest achievement made to society. Making others happy in this short lifetime we all experience. It doesn’t get any better than that! …..Paint On!
Huntly Maury
July 2017