Thanks for sharing your manifesto. I also wrote one about ten years ago and kept it where I could see it for a long time. At some point it got covered with oil paint and fell off the wall.
I believe each artist needs to define and declare (to themselves most of all) the truth regarding his or her life in art. I'm not sure a collaborative artist statement is possible or even desirable, but perhaps if I'd had my own manifesto front and center I might not have fallen into the ego-gratifying trap of judging this competition.
You're a wonderful reminder to so many of What Really Matters -- keep up your good work!
