An artist, in my understanding of the word, should side with the people against the Emperor that oppresses his or her people.
“The thing is this: You got to have fun while you're fightin' for freedom, 'cause you don't always win.”
“Nothing you do for children is ever wasted. They seem not to notice us, hovering, averting our eyes, and they seldom offer thanks, but what we do for them is never wasted.”