My A-Sexual Phase

Just wanted to clarify my current sexual orientation. Not into guys, not into women, my eyes are for ART only, and all its colorful forms. Just got off the phone with my dad, and when he asked if I had met any new friends recently, I enthusiastically and honestly replied that I just went to an art opening with a new friend of mine, a woman who runs a fair-trade global artisan craft shop in the city. The line was silent, and knowing my dad, I feel as though he might suspect that I fancy women, from a few comments I have made in passing over the past few months. While I respect that inspirational lifestyle choice, I am not attracted to women for any reason beyond friendship. Nor will I ever be.