Just thinking to myself....

Doesn't art transcend beyond individual boundaries?  Doesn't the artist aspire to create art that is appreciated by those beyond their own inner circle and limited ideology?

Can a religious person value art created by an atheist?  Or vice-versa?  Should our appreciation of  art, beauty and truth be restricted due to the artists personal beliefs?

As an artist, wouldn't it be an accomplishment when your creation is valued for it's merit?