‘Is it possible to be truly authentic?’ Authenticity means something that is not false or copied according to the Oxford Dictionary .

Many artists find inspiration in other artists. Can they ever be genuine? If an artist uses another’s work to create something of their own it means it isn’t truly authentic. There is a new concept during each period of time which reflects on the generation. However is it a constant cycle of todays art being inspired by yesterdays art which makes it much harder for designers to be absolutely original and unique. Although, because of copyrights, no designer/artist can have the same work. They have to have some sort of difference and particularity to their work.

As an illustrator I agree with Margaret Mead ” Always remember that you are absolutely unique,  just like everyone els.” I think that this is genius. The way that she shows her point about authenticity is by telling people what they want to hear (you are absolutely unique) and then contradicts that by saying (just like everyone els) I think that this is a very powerful quote that more illustrators/artists need to go by. She is telling us that we are all different but still the same in so many ways.

How-ever hard we try, we are always inspired by others everyday. Sights, advertisement, shops etc, are all things and places that are designed and created that influence everyone, not just artists. The more we try to be authentic the less we are. It is okay to be inspired, it os not okay to copy.