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[–] ultratiem@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

“Artists” make everything you touch or look at. Unless you define “artist” as someone who drinks all day, and whips paint at blank canvass.

UI-UX artists design the way programs look and function. Game artists build the worlds we play in. Architecture. Indoor decor. Even the cool looking rug you got at IKEA… designed by an industrial artist.

We are everywhere. Coming up with cool looking phones, apps, OSes, and yes, sculptures and paintings too. So you’re right, there is work to be done. There is so much skill and investment into the life of artist. You’d know if you ever spent a day in their shoes.

[–] helenslunch@feddit.nl -2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Your know exactly what I mean by "artists". Don't be daft

[–] ultratiem@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 year ago

I do not. Why don’t you tell us what an artist is in your opinion.