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Is it really bad to separate the art from the artist?
4 years ago
Like, if drama from one great artist or creator that now happens to be an awful person, should I even support the art still?
Well, I always say to myself, yes I will. For example, the Harry Potter franchise will always hold a place in my heart regardless of what J.K. Rowling does (and Daniel Radcliffe himself says you can separate the art and artist). I love the Star Wars Sequel Trilogy, regardless of the stupid controversy behind it. Even I still love Superman Returns, despite hearing about the allegations of Bryan Singer.
But, other times I question it, like with Zer0finix (which I hate to bring up now). She makes adorable fanart, and as an adorable character, Elina, but finding out about what she is as a human being... yeah, she's freaking awful. And, I only question why because most people probably want to gaslight me to not liking the art at all, because of the artist. The same thing can be said about some fans of the movies I've mentioned. Just nothing but negative thinking, and I don’t know what's worse, really. The artist themselves, or the protesters forcing me to not like anything, despite me agreeing that the artist has severe issues?
Honestly, I'm more upset at the artist/creator for their behavior, but I will never be upset about what they made. As far as I'm concerned, I don't wanna be forced to hate something. Unless they give me ammo, of course.
Well, I always say to myself, yes I will. For example, the Harry Potter franchise will always hold a place in my heart regardless of what J.K. Rowling does (and Daniel Radcliffe himself says you can separate the art and artist). I love the Star Wars Sequel Trilogy, regardless of the stupid controversy behind it. Even I still love Superman Returns, despite hearing about the allegations of Bryan Singer.
But, other times I question it, like with Zer0finix (which I hate to bring up now). She makes adorable fanart, and as an adorable character, Elina, but finding out about what she is as a human being... yeah, she's freaking awful. And, I only question why because most people probably want to gaslight me to not liking the art at all, because of the artist. The same thing can be said about some fans of the movies I've mentioned. Just nothing but negative thinking, and I don’t know what's worse, really. The artist themselves, or the protesters forcing me to not like anything, despite me agreeing that the artist has severe issues?
Honestly, I'm more upset at the artist/creator for their behavior, but I will never be upset about what they made. As far as I'm concerned, I don't wanna be forced to hate something. Unless they give me ammo, of course.
you're just enjoying art and not really thinking about who made it when you do so
i'd say if the artist's actions are especially heinous, just keep your love for their art to yourself
P.S mind if I link this with a journal of my own. I would like to ask the same question with my followers.
And, I guess it wouldn't hurt if you shared it. Then again, I'm kinda concerned because of the opposing side.