It’s obvious my work has changed recently. It’s also obvious my ideals about solitude and art have also changed. Years ago, I would have never imagined myself joining an art cooperative. Maybe I have trouble cooperating. I am hopeful that many positive things will come out of this decision of identifying with a group of people, and not just as an individual. It is my first month at Haus of Godspeed and I am ready to learn from others and share my experiences with people I can relate to.

Honestly, I am not sure if it was more about not wanting to be influenced by other artists, or if it was more about holding on to my ideas and keeping them secret. I think either way it proved to be detrimental to my ability to understand the art community.

Well, here I am.

My dad took this photo on the first day of moving of my things into Haus of Godspeed.

Rizaldy Celi Jr.

American Artist

Oakland, CA

@rizaldy.jr