Periagoge
Scenario

When artistic ambition feels performative rather than authentic

Everyone in my MFA program talks about their work like it will change the world and I just want to make something beautiful

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Cultural pressure to justify art through grand purpose conflicts with the simple desire to create.

Your guide for this
Mura
Mura works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Criticism and the creative response?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.