Another one. I am trying to build an audience around my art career for some years now already

And ive built something. Nothing great but I've got a few people who would occasionally buy something from me and who usually like and comment on my posts on Facebook and Instagram. Yet I feel trapped around this. Amongst them are the same people and old friends who remind me of previous versions of me. I want out, but what to do? Begin from zero ?
I would love a fresh start. I'm tired with all this. I feel restricted just by their eyes looking at me.
How should I continue, when my career as an artist and my personal life are so interconnected ..... ????