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A gallery is interested in doing a solo exhibition of my work. Unlike previous exhibition venues, they will charge the artist an exhibition fee. I have to review the contract they have prepared. And I need to find a new job, not only to pay the exhibition fee, but in all aspects, and I am currently looking. My current side job is not enough to support my artistic endeavors. I hope to find a job that is a good fit for me.

I have tried various actions to break out of the current situation, but I have no idea what will happen.

I finished making the ordered work and showed it to the customer, she was so pleased. Unlike the work I make freely, I get very nervous when I show the finished product of a custom-made work. But I am happy when they are satisfied with the finished product.

Meeting wonderful people is as valuable as a treasure.

Starting with this exhibition, I have decided to create a contract with strict content. In the previous exhibition, I was saddened by the fact that I was unable to use nails, and many of my works fell and were damaged. Artists like me who are still in a weak position must firmly protect their own rights and the protection of their artworks by contract.

Meine künstlerische Karriere nahm eine große Wende, nachdem ich nach Deutschland kam. (Obwohl ich immer noch eine kleine Künstlerin bin, der nur kleine Ergebnisse hervorbringen kann. Ich möchte meine Kunstkarriere wieder in Gang bringen und finanziell stabilisieren.) Aber ich denke, mein künstlerischer Weg wäre in einer Sackgasse gelandet, wenn ich in Japan geblieben wäre. Ich bin dankbar für dieses Schicksal.

Latest artwork is finally almost finished. I always find the 70% stage the most difficult. Because it’s the most half-done stage, the picture doesn’t look beautiful, and I can’t imagine it being finished. But when it gets closer to completion and the picture looks beautiful, I feel very happy:)