Progress comes from a gradual process of combining and recombining adapted, imitated, re-appropriated, and stolen material. Despite this, a dedication and commitment to being truthful in purpose is necessary to produce something truly original. Better than the Original is the Individual. Original voice comes not from something that is newly conceived, or heretofore unheard, but is distinct in its individuality and dedication.
Tradition must be treated with irreverence in order for it to be effectively re-appropriated and allow for progress. Despite this, tradition must be recognized for its important components, and its influence and longevity must be understood and respected. In turn, a reciprocal understanding and respect for subversion is deserved and should be expected. If one is truthful in dedication, no apologies should be necessary.
Technical skill is crucial for adequate representation of individual art. In order to produce something that is valid in its dedication, the ability to present it as well as possible is necessary. The pursuit of personal skill never ends.
A willingness to collaborate and delegate is vital. This requires both humility and confidence. Efficacy comes from cross-disciplinary interaction, as is necessitated by the contemporary convergence of media. In a world where people expect stimulation to come from all sides to maintain attention, this is what art must provide. To achieve this, cross-disciplinary collaboration is required, and will produce the most beautiful result.
Tradition must be treated with irreverence in order for it to be effectively re-appropriated and allow for progress. Despite this, tradition must be recognized for its important components, and its influence and longevity must be understood and respected. In turn, a reciprocal understanding and respect for subversion is deserved and should be expected. If one is truthful in dedication, no apologies should be necessary.
Technical skill is crucial for adequate representation of individual art. In order to produce something that is valid in its dedication, the ability to present it as well as possible is necessary. The pursuit of personal skill never ends.
A willingness to collaborate and delegate is vital. This requires both humility and confidence. Efficacy comes from cross-disciplinary interaction, as is necessitated by the contemporary convergence of media. In a world where people expect stimulation to come from all sides to maintain attention, this is what art must provide. To achieve this, cross-disciplinary collaboration is required, and will produce the most beautiful result.
