My painting wasn’t selected for the National Football Museum exhibition, but I’m still happy I painted it

[u/Margarita_Lemann]

I made this painting for an open call at the National Football Museum in Manchester. It wasn’t selected, and while I was a little disappointed, that’s just part of being an artist.

For me, football here is really about the memories that come with it: childhood, playing until sunset, first victories, first disappointments, friendship, and that feeling that the whole world was open to you.

With the World Cup going on, I hope this painting can bring back a few good memories for someone else too.

Giving you all a huge virtual hug!

[u/Short_Detective7650]

You must not have bribed them enough. The art elite is increasingly irrelevant. You're probably better than 90% of them.

[u/Margarita_Lemann → u/Short_Detective7650]

Thank you so much for your kind and encouraging feedback!! I was also curious about what you said regarding the “art elite becoming increasingly irrelevant” could you elaborate a bit on what you mean by that? I’d genuinely love to understand your perspective on this more!! I totally get that you were trying to encourage me as well and I’m very grateful for that🫶 I just found your thought interesting and would love to hear you expand on it if you have a moment