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 Professional practice lecture: Tom Hackett

Tom Hackett spoke to us about his work, professional practice and career trajectory in a lecture presented to our course. 

In his early life he was surrounded by artists which caused him to take an interest in art in his late teens, while talking to our group he emphasised the importance of being resourceful and taking the best advantage of all of the facilities and opportunities that we have access to. Tom explained that while self employed money wasn't always stable and fundings for projects could be cut. This allowed me to think about the importance of having a stable income and while I might consider becoming a self employed artist selling my own work for a living,  I understand that a regular and stable income is necessary to support myself. 

Tom mentioned that having connections and friends in the industry was a big help when starting new projects and putting together exhibitions. From this I began to understand the importance of networking and socialising within the art world. I realise that putting myself and my name out there and making connections early on will benefit me and my work later in my career. 

Tom also emphasised the importance of of not being a 'local' artists, you need to spread your work as far as possible and exhibit across the county to gain more attention and persist in your field even when things might not seem to be working out as you'd hoped. This made me think about how sometimes it's necessary to play into the public expectations and stereotypes, your work is more likely to be sought after and desired if it has been exhibited in more exclusive galleries. And that persistence is necessary as no career is guaranteed or easy.  







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