Can a True Artist Perform Work By Proxy?

The question often arises as to the legitimacy of art as being original, when the artist doesn’t actually apply his or her hands to the work itself. Example: Can the artist write notes advising assistants how to do the work or project? Perhaps the artist then merely approves the results?

The answer is a definite, YES.  Much conceptual, original art is at times done this way. (Remember, always, the basics of general art originality.)