"I want artists to feel like an audience or an institution has their back enough to dive into their art, disappear for a while, and return with something that will rewire all of our brains. We need econ models for that. [...] 

"My desire is to ensure the next Arthur Russell can make art without checking stats hourly."

~ Mat Dryhurst

@emperorx @nixelpixel @helveticade @ZOLAJESUS @moldyfish and I am skeptical that the busking for subs and tips model will produce that. My tone will change when I see one significant or novel work of art produced through these interactions (youtube/twitch thus far has not succeeded)

@emperorx @nixelpixel @helveticade @ZOLAJESUS @moldyfish I want artists to feel like an audience or an institution has their back enough to dive into their art, disappear for a while, and return with something that will rewire all of our brains. We need econ models for that.

Mat Dryhurst

"I want artists to feel like an audience or an institution has their back enough to dive into their art, disappear for a while, and return with something that will rewire all of our brains. We need econ models for that. [...] 

"My desire is to ensure the next Arthur Russell can make art without checking stats hourly."

~ Mat Dryhurst

https://x.com/matdryhurst/status/1265060438556979203

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you’re on 🔥 the last 24 hours or so with your posts. 👊

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Thank you. I think I've found my groove here, thanks to the FC scenius. 

I have a giant collection of quotes like this about creative labor and value, and I've been digging through them quite frequently this past month or so.