An Unusual Contradiction: The Myth of the Pure Artist

García observes that while creators are comfortable discussing artistic techniques, they often struggle to speak openly about sales and marketing. This reluctance suggests a cultural myth that prioritizes pure artistic vision over the necessary labor of promotion. By reframing marketing as community-building, the industry often avoids confronting the economic realities required for sustainability. The piece argues that this linguistic shift reveals a deeper identity crisis regarding what it means to be an authentic artist.