2. You know that an artist has made it when he/she can talk about (never "explain," that's so -- middle class) his/her "work" in terms that sound like a cross between psychoanalysis and Sanskrit.
One time a friend of mine had a show at a local art museum, and an "artist's statement" was required. She called me and asked me to write a statement that sounded impressive and meant absolutely nothing. I have never had so much fun writing to order! And to see people read it and stroke their chins thoughtfully almost sent both of us over the edge.
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