What the heck is a curiologist?

Curiologist  - A curiously creative individual who applies the concepts, principles, and theories of expressing themselves through art. I created this word in order to try and define my creative process. Curiology is not exclusive to any one medium and sure as heck not defined by set parameters. While creating a word might seem a bit ostentatious, it is, in my mind, the exact opposite. I simply needed to choose my own narrative.

I practice Curiology, deeply rooted art exploration. I look at things in a different way than most people. I think using my heart. While this seems a very odd contradiction, to me it means that I think about things in terms of how they make me feel. It has taken a particularly long period of time to harness this part of me, and even longer to not allow it to rule my life. Most people like comfortable and clear thoughts tucked into a nice neat little box; systematic, safe, and logical. I respect box thoughts but that is not where I find the most personal growth. I find myself suffering from bouts of claustrophobia when faced with both complacency and mediocrity.  

As an artist, I often find myself in awe of what inspires me. In my younger years, my center looked very different than it does now. I am no longer driven by the things that I once coveted. My creative drive is now pointed in the direction of things that feed my soul. I can’t think of a better way to contribute to humanity than to help others cultivate their own creativity. 

Dedicating the next phase of my life in support of being curious and cultivating creativity in others.