An Issue Driven Artist uses art as a tool to ignite conversations (see: Conversation Generating Art) on different social issues.
They co-create collaboratively with various Stakeholders to ensure that the resulting artworks are in service of resolving the issue while minimizing the risks of negative Unintended Consequences.
The artist should also recognize the importance of resolving issues without violating planetary and social boundaries (see: Doughnut Economics ).
Von Wong coined the term Issue Driven Artist on Nov 14, 2021, during Experience House Morocco. One of the attendants, Yasmine El Baggari described herself as a “Mission-Driven Entrepreneur,” but the terminology felt too broad. A mission alone is not necessarily benevolent or informed, so a new term was coined.