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One doesn't have to become a homeless person living in the forest - look at artists as an example - why are they revered so much? Because they have managed to l

by medion 7y ago

One doesn't have to become a homeless person living in the forest - look at artists as an example - why are they revered so much? Because they have managed to live as outliers outside of the norm.

cm2012 7y ago
.01% of artists are revered because their work is worth a lot of money.
- bigbaguette 7y ago
  or just that we remember the ones who succeeded and forgot all the others
- medion 7y ago
  It's too bad you don't know any artists. You must be one of the boring people mentioned above. I know many - few have any money, but they live rich, interesting lives outside of the status quo.
  - balfirevic 7y ago
    What do they eat and do they have a shelter?
  - asdfman123 7y ago
    It's not a black or white sort of thing. Living as an artist isn't necessarily better. It's a question of how much is it worth to you, and are you willing to pay the cost? Are you willing to suffer for years to make it and actually produce worthwhile art? Some have the creative drive to the point where it's their only option. Others could take it or leave it. Frankly, I used to try to look interesting and found it's far better to look boring and do what makes me happy. But that's just what works for me. Never forget that we're all different people with somewhat different needs. David Berman of the Silver Jews (may he rest in peace) wrote the following about the artistic struggle: "If we'd known what it would cost to get here, would we have chosen to?"
  - cm2012 7y ago
    I've known many artists, liked lots of them. Doesn't mean they're generally revered, lol.
asdfman123 7y ago
Artists who have proven themselves worthy of being called artists are revered. People who try and don't make it are subject to contempt and scorn. It's society's way of saying, "We only need a few great people to be artists, and if you're not that, then go back to doing something else useful for people." And in our society, usefulness is measured by income.

by medion 7y ago

One doesn't have to become a homeless person living in the forest - look at artists as an example - why are they revered so much? Because they have managed to live as outliers outside of the norm.

cm2012 7y ago

.01% of artists are revered because their work is worth a lot of money.

bigbaguette 7y ago
or just that we remember the ones who succeeded and forgot all the others
medion 7y ago
It's too bad you don't know any artists. You must be one of the boring people mentioned above. I know many - few have any money, but they live rich, interesting lives outside of the status quo.
- balfirevic 7y ago
  What do they eat and do they have a shelter?
- asdfman123 7y ago
  It's not a black or white sort of thing. Living as an artist isn't necessarily better. It's a question of how much is it worth to you, and are you willing to pay the cost? Are you willing to suffer for years to make it and actually produce worthwhile art? Some have the creative drive to the point where it's their only option. Others could take it or leave it. Frankly, I used to try to look interesting and found it's far better to look boring and do what makes me happy. But that's just what works for me. Never forget that we're all different people with somewhat different needs. David Berman of the Silver Jews (may he rest in peace) wrote the following about the artistic struggle: "If we'd known what it would cost to get here, would we have chosen to?"
- cm2012 7y ago
  I've known many artists, liked lots of them. Doesn't mean they're generally revered, lol.

asdfman123 7y ago

Artists who have proven themselves worthy of being called artists are revered. People who try and don't make it are subject to contempt and scorn. It's society's way of saying, "We only need a few great people to be artists, and if you're not that, then go back to doing something else useful for people." And in our society, usefulness is measured by income.