Artist, Strengthen Your Inner Uniform: A Call for Artistic Integrity
Creatrip Team
4 months ago
National Opera director Choi Sang-ho warns that artists need an invisible 'uniform' of dignity, restraint and conscience to resist temptations from wealthy patrons. He describes the 'uniform effect'—how roles and dress shape behavior—and argues that many artists today abandon their inner uniform by attending private sponsorship events where money and power compromise artistic independence. While acknowledging financial necessity, Choi criticizes those who chase funding without considering its character and laments the absence of true mentors who guide artists away from moral compromise. He urges artists to cultivate inner strength so their performances reflect a life and actions worthy of art, asking each to examine: "What uniform am I wearing, and am I acting accordingly?"
