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It is the becoming known for a certain type of work thing I was thinking of Alex. Sure the desire for success means we have to listen to all sorts of things but I remember conversations among students at Art School who were desperately looking for their 'truc', their little niche that galleries could market and consume. One of the reasons I admire Hockney is that he wasn't afraid to dump a style and do something completely different.
I am not one to stand up and thump a table in defence of Art for art's sake and connecting with society is a necessary thing in my view as long as integrity is maintained. Many people here are doing exactly that but I also see examples of work that seem to pander overly to kitsch sentiment or the 'I want it exactly like this photo' kind of thing. A fine line sometimes for artists who are trying to make a living I totally agree but a line nevertheless.
The push on this site to go beyond the 'bleeding obvious' and produce better art is very exciting and equally exciting are the journeys so many here have made/are making in the quest for excellence.
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