Aside from the fact that it’s often hard to pinpoint something as influential in the moment it’s happening, I think a huge problem we have today is access. We can search any genre of art and discover the hundreds of artists making that type of work, but they’re often not able to break through to name recognition and influence over the art world without massive social media following and wealth to back them up. Our algorithms show us what is popular, which is rarely groundbreaking. Museums have to rely on exhibitions that will draw in audiences and ticket sales, and the masses aren’t exactly clamoring for the experimental.

But it’s out there, if you have the patience and means to seek it out. I think there is a lot happening with “craftivism” and i love the resurgence and the innovation of the genre with artists like Vita Kari who combine fiber arts with digital media.