Much like a driver’s licence, the premise of the Artistic Licence is to officiate the skill, talent and interpretation of artists all over the world. It is designed to democratise the idea that to be seen as a serious, or talented creative, you must have immense experience, a degree from the right school, or have been showcased at an established gallery.
‘I’m an artist, but no one gave me permission to do it. In fact people went out of their way to put me off. They told me I’d end up starving after chopping my ear off. I’m dedicating these licences to every kid who was ever told they couldn’t. Hopefully there’s something empowering about having a licence to solidify that you’re entitled to create, now anyone can be a legit licenced artist.’
Launched this week, Artistic Licence is available from the Culture Hustle website, and comes with a £25 credit for art supplies on the online store.