True Amateurs - Emilia Bunny Ii24-59 Min -

Economics shapes the boundary between amateur and professional but does not entirely determine value. A professional craftsman might produce flawless work under commission; an amateur might produce fewer pieces but imbue them with idiosyncratic insight. The amateur’s lack of dependence on remuneration can be an advantage: freed from the need to appeal to a market, the amateur can prioritize authenticity, experimentation, and personal meaning.