Some artists claim praise is irrelevant in measuring the success of art, but I think it's quite relevant. Besides, it makes me feel great.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
To me, success is making a positive difference through art - making art that affects the world and that changes the way people feel about themselves and the world.
I view art as an inspirational tool.
The arrogance of the artist is a very profound thing, and it fortifies you.
A lot of people are intimated by art, but it's something to be revered beyond criticism.
Unless the work of art has wholly exhausted its maker's attention, it fails. This is why works of great significance are demanding and why they are infinitely rewarding.
I'm always in awe of people who are artists in their fields - people who understand that simply by taking ideas and translating them into reality, they've created value in the world.
It's dangerous to buy into praise and criticism for what you do when you're trying to present your music to people. I don't ignore it completely, but I don't dwell on it too much.
I've always sort of felt that, for me, everything's so much more about the music than the accolades.
Art is subjective. I'm not looking for people's praise.
As artists, we do the work that we do. Receiving an award or not receiving an award in no way diminishes one's talent or value.