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Art has developed over the history of human beings from the cave wall to the modern museum and home. Each artist from time immemorial has added his heart to the sum total of what we recognize as art.
To be successful, an artist must connect to the old art and expand it to a new level. If an artist does not connect to the old ones, he must re-invent totally--a formula for failure.
If an artist expands so much as to go beyond current recognition, his art will be ignored and miss its opportunity to participate in the evolutionary process of history. An artist must find his own balance to be successful.
Randy R. CoxAmerican Artist
11/24/00
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I've encountered artists that over-emphasize "originality" at the expense of including anything that would allow someone to connect with their work.
ReplyDeleteThey fail to get an audience as a result of ignoring this important law of art.