I think that curation is individually defined in the way that it is employed by different personalities and therefore is subjective. The job of curating art has expanded beyond the traditional understanding of "the keeper of a collection". We now live in a time within a visual culture where the curator's role is broadening beyond the standard duty of assembling and contextualizing art works. I am not sure I will give a universal definition of curation, but I can speak on my own approaches and strategies based on my own experience.

My approach in curating art shows has fostered two key components for myself and the exhibiting artists: idea and response

I have rarely sought out specific art works that function conceptually under an umbrella idea, although I have taken that approach as well in the past. Typically I begin with a fascination of an idea or person, such as "trophies", "plants and machines", "Amy Winehouse", as a jumping off point. From this point, I begin having conversations with artists whom I believe could respond to such an idea or fascination with fresh and interesting artworks. I find that there is a certain level of commitment, excitement and creative juices that begin to flow with this process, and where the artists themselves feel that they are on the frontier of a state-of-the-art creative organism. I do not consider myself a purist in this approach, however, but I have found a great deal of satisfaction and success with it.

I discovered that while engaged in the process of curating art works for the World of Threads Festival, that it was a rewarding experience. I think a good curator finds innovative and creative ways to present the subject matter, push the artists and their craft, as well as challenge the audience. I am excited to experience how curating progresses and shifts over time. I would like to continue to be part of this transition.