One of the fundamental principles of art is that the artist is allowed to do whatever they want. To the extent the artist is acting as a true artist, the publi

One of the fundamental principles of art is that the artist is allowed to do whatever they want. To the extent the artist is acting as a true artist, the public has no say in what they may or may not do. In that sense, their work is neither "good" nor "bad." But to the extent the artist is acting as a commercial entity – one who intends to sell a consumable product – the public has every say in the value and merit of a piece. The artist may do whatever kind of work she wants. The company may not.