Jim Lambie reinvents himself driven by a want to 'add to the world'

'With Kids' Ambassador, Jim Lambie chats to us about reinventing himself.

In the second of our three part series, Jim discusses his move from the East End of Glasgow to the Glasgow's City Centre when he was 19 years old and his love for music and art being the driving force for him to reinvent himself in the world.

In the video below he talks openly about wanting to add something to the world rather than take away from it. His inspiration didn't come directly from any particular artists, however, his love for art magazines and books that he read on tour during his time in small indie bands, made him realise that if he could 'play with crayons for the rest of his life then he would be happy.'

He believes that education is everything. Although the views from those who he grew up with his in the East End of Glasgow were that being involved and interested in art meant that 'you had fancy ideas about yourself', Jim was not deterred or put off in applying for Art School. The fact that he did not give up after being rejected by Glasgow School of Art the first time, is inspirational to kids today, as it shows that if you believe in yourself enough you should keep following your dreams.

We are delighted to have Jim, who is now a successful contemporary artists, as one of 'With Kids' ambassadors as he is a true inspiration to everyone, particularly those who we work with at 'With Kids'.

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