You could always say "I could have made that", but the important part is: you didn't. No one cares if you automate the painting of a black square. They care ab

You could always say "I could have made that", but the important part is: you didn't. No one cares if you automate the painting of a black square. They care about the intention of the mind that thought it was important enough to do. That's why it's art.