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What does it mean?
The author intended to create private, non-exhibitionist work focused on personal expression. The creative process resembles guerrilla tactics, hidden and authentic.
In plain terms
I wanted to hide and make art for myself, not for galleries.
What can you take from it?
Authentic art often starts as a private act.

Where it applies

  • artistic practice
  • self-publishing
  • personal project

Putting it to work

  • work privately
  • resist external validation

Questions to consider

  • Where do you create safely?
  • Who is your work for?

Another view

Sharing art is still necessary to reach audiences.

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