I don't think either one of us really know. It seems important to us, and we do spend our own money, but I don't question where it comes from. It's a bit like automatic writing in a goofy way. We turn on the recorder and try to express ourselves in an unusual way. We're not hermits, and we're not so sensitive we need to hide our music from the world in arty obscurity.
Art is worthless yet valuable.
Art IS worthless yet valuable, so are algebra, gold, religion, the ozone layer, the government, and music. I don't expect the state to support me, but the push to shut down the NEA seems ridiculous. The real cheezy 70's style, with the little pull out handle. The more bizarre or unidentifiable the better. Often it's the least likely sounds that are best later.