I used to beleive that. Sometimes, I still do. My generation faced the same question about Photography, Cinematography and even Picasso's work or (before that) the Dada mouvement. Perhaps GI should be considered as pop art more than anything else, but I must admit, that when I'm modeling, it feels like I'm sculpting. The mind set is practically the same. When I'm texturing it almost feels like I'm painting. When I'm posing or animating, I face more problems and must find more creative solutions to these than any photographer or cinematographer except, perhaps, for those who documented the wars. These days I use these tools to work out a scene, to compose and experiment with lighting, before going into the studio to make the photo with real people, lighting etc. It's an interesting question...must admit. Q

Un coup de dés jamais n'abolira le hazard
S Mallarmé