“I’m not here to please people,” says Portland-based artist aarontstephan, who is known for his large-scale public installations. “I’m here to create a dialogue. Sometimes you bring a piece in that upsets people, and then five years later the entire community’s embraced it as this interesting part of their everyday lives. It’s really important to keep your eye on that long-term dialogue.” Click the link in bio to learn more about the Maine artist who doesn’t need his work to appeal to the masses. ⁠ ⁠ Photo: nicole_wolf_photography⁠ _____⁠ ⁠ #themainemag #loveme #maineartists #performanceart #publicart #maineart #artinmaine