'Imitation is the highest form of flattery" - or is it? In art, there is always speculation about how much you are influenced by another artist's work .... can we measure the amount of inspiration, interpretation , collaboration or outright copying in an art work? What makes an art work truly original? Let's not get into the discussion of copyright and the grey areas of appropriation, imitation, and plagiarising. Perhaps there are not so many questions when the medium used is different from the original or when you are in the business of making reproductions. (like my Van Gogh socks pictured above) ? Why has this topic been on my mind ? In a recent textile art challenge, set by ATASDA ( Australian Textile Arts and Surface Design Association), current members were asked to respond to artworks created by members from past years , to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the group in 2024. Each of the small artwork...
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