This "spiritually massive core" translates into what I see as the "soul" artists infuse into their work in their creative process, one that reflects the human condition—our vulnerabilities, our struggles. As Kandinsky once said, "Art is the child of its age and, in many cases, the mother of our emotions. " In other words, it's this soul, borne of... See more

i don’t think that we artists are capable of conjuring up work that is wholly original. we are a mirage of references. our work, especially as young writers, is often a mimicry of those who came before. the difference here though is when we consume work, we digest it until it mixes with everything else we’ve eaten, all of our own memories and fears... See more

The central lie behind these programs is that they are meant for artists. They’re not. We don’t need them and using them only hurts us. What our clients really need from us is what the A.I. button cannot and never will be able to give: a human expression in all its flawed, beautiful glory.