New Artistic Phase.

Question:

Dear Deepak, I am an artist and quite a few years ago when working on a long-term art project I experienced some amazing synchronicities and I experienced an incredible sense of oneness and interconnectedness between all things, and across time, which has forever changed me. Ever since I have felt compelled to creatively express this awareness and other beautiful spiritual experiences. My problem is that the galleries I am with want me to continue doing what I have previously done (sculpture) because that is what I am known for and that is what sells…..I feel stifled and frustrated because I am not expressing my true self anymore or things that I am deeply interested in exploring through my art in a variety of media which I know I am capable of. Whenever I have tried to explain what I am interested in doing I am met with resistance. I am feeling frustrated and well and truly “boxed” by the limitations of others and so disillusioned by the local art world (who are supposed to be proponents of creativity….) So – I am thinking of withdrawing completely from the public art scene for a while, finding another means of supporting myself (somehow) while I develop my other work and allow myself the freedom of going on whatever creative journeys occur. This is a big decision because the gallery I am with at the moment is quite prestigious……..but I think their primary concerns are about money and also perhaps a fear of embarrassment if I came out with something that got a poor “review” or is so far removed from what I am known for…. I am wondering if you have any thoughts or advice for me? Thank you so much.