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RE: The artist was in her X period...
As things stand, we’ll all soon be out of money. At the moment, the most important thing for most people is to pay the rent or the mortgage; then comes the car, if it’s needed; then the internet and food. For many, art – just like going out – is a luxury, and this is where savings will be made first (along with pets). What remains then is: free art, simply because there is no longer any demand. Or who knows, perhaps people will start investing their own time in something creative.
I was talking about something else, but I agree that the basic needs for food and safety have not been canceled. Money is also needed to purchase creative materials.
This is not clear. History knows many names of artists who "worked in the basket" during their lifetime. No one knew them and no one bought their works. But they were real freelance artists. Perhaps that's why they created what their muse gave them, inspiration. They didn't create for the sake of fashion or the audience. They were often misunderstood by their contemporaries.
But yes, there are few such creators.
This is exactly what I meant to say. Without money, there's no need left to create on comment like a factory. Those artists left will create what they like.