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What do you dislike about the art world?
The art market and auction houses are always in need of rare inventory from the likes of
Pablo Picasso, Mark Rothko, etc. However, because these artists are no longer living, their
work is hard to come by and therefore, highly valuable to wealthy collectors and investors.
This keeps the high-end market going and as a result, super-high prices. However, if the art
world really wanted to shake things up at the middle and even lower ranges of the art market, it would focus more on where the real action and fun are - Contemporary Art with so
many gifted and talented artists.

How has your practice changed over time?
Along with skills and techniques, what I value most about what has improved, is adaptability
to change and business sense.

Should art be funded?
Absolutely.

What role does arts funding have?
As a working artist, it’s not enough to produce art: you need to promote your art and sell.
Funding has a crucial role in all processes. While your path to becoming an artist may be
more about your inherent need to create, communicate your ideas, and leave your mark on
the world, this won’t help introduce your work to the art community. Making sure that your
work reaches the right audience, and continuing to expand that circle of potential buyers, is
crucial to get fund and get sponsored at least for materials.

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