(Cool) Whatever that means. Everyone is looking at everyone else to see what’s cool. So, it’s just all about a level of confidence. When anyone sets out to be cool it becomes contrived. Cool just means “I agree with this, in this moment”. People thought acid-washed was cool, and it wasn’t cool. It was cool then. So it really is a moment of acceptance. It’s superficial that people think I’m cool because I wear certain clothes and I have tattoos. The funniest part is, when they get to know me, they’re always surprised by how nerdy I am.

-Zoe Kravitz, Teen Vogue interview with Alexander Wang, February 2016

Friendly reminder: you don’t have to be a ‘cool’ artist. You do not have to strive for momentary popularity. Creating is the most important part and being authentically yourself.

Have a Pleasant Day!
-Rae