The Truth About Popular "Artist" Mijn Schatje
Some of you may be familiar with popular French artist Mijn Schatje, who produces digital art and has been featured in numerous galleries and publications. She has also received awards for her work, and has done campaigns for Sony and a clothing line called Fornarnia.
However, it has been discovered by members of the ball jointed doll community Den of Angels that Mijn's art pieces are simply digital tracings of photographs stolen from doll owners and manufacturers. She has also stolen art and images from well known artists like Audrey Kawasaki, Lisa Frank, Reebok, and even a rubber stamp set, all the while claiming her art works are her own 100% original creations.
When notifed about the theft and use of their images, the involved parties were outraged and demanded that the art be taken down, which Mijn has not done. Several doll companies and artists are now persuing legal action against her.
Regardless of whether or not you have interest in the subject matter, this person has made a LOT of money by stealing the work of other artists, who were not asked for permission or credited. There is a big difference between reference and theft - what Mijn has done is wrong on many levels. I feel for the victims who have been robbed - they should be the ones getting the praise and compensation.
The evidence is overwhelming - and so I ask each and every one of you to please visit the following website:
radiotrash.org/mijn
If this issue angers you, then please post this to your journals and help to spread the word. The goal is to inform everyone and put an end to the plagiarism, and seek justice for those robbed. I do not, however, condone "flaming" of this person or anyone else involved - remember that the appropriate actions are already taking place, and the mission now is to inform the world.
Thank you for reading,
-Larien
However, it has been discovered by members of the ball jointed doll community Den of Angels that Mijn's art pieces are simply digital tracings of photographs stolen from doll owners and manufacturers. She has also stolen art and images from well known artists like Audrey Kawasaki, Lisa Frank, Reebok, and even a rubber stamp set, all the while claiming her art works are her own 100% original creations.
When notifed about the theft and use of their images, the involved parties were outraged and demanded that the art be taken down, which Mijn has not done. Several doll companies and artists are now persuing legal action against her.
Regardless of whether or not you have interest in the subject matter, this person has made a LOT of money by stealing the work of other artists, who were not asked for permission or credited. There is a big difference between reference and theft - what Mijn has done is wrong on many levels. I feel for the victims who have been robbed - they should be the ones getting the praise and compensation.
The evidence is overwhelming - and so I ask each and every one of you to please visit the following website:
radiotrash.org/mijn
If this issue angers you, then please post this to your journals and help to spread the word. The goal is to inform everyone and put an end to the plagiarism, and seek justice for those robbed. I do not, however, condone "flaming" of this person or anyone else involved - remember that the appropriate actions are already taking place, and the mission now is to inform the world.
Thank you for reading,
-Larien