MY ART STOLEN.
Today is a mix of highs and lows. While my HIPOP Illustration Series is finally gaining momentum, I discovered something heart-breaking. My art has been stolen and is being sold by a brand called THEWERT on @Trendyol without my permission.
I created this piece a year ago when I first fell in love with Arcane. It was a labor of love. I never sold the rights to anyone, yet here it is, being mass-produced and sold for profit on the internet.
The theft is blatant. On the left is my original file; on the right is the product being sold on Trendyol. Seeing my work used like this is incredibly harmful. It’s not just a "design"—it’s hours of my life and my creative identity.
Being an artist right now is a constant struggle. Between the threat of AI, low pay, and blatant theft like this, we are becoming more and more vulnerable. I never expected this to happen to me, but it is a painful wake-up call.
I’m asking for your help. Please do not support shops that steal from independent creators. If you can, please report this listing to @Trendyol. Artists deserve respect and protection.
Link to the stolen item: https://t.co/JpBSn4n64G
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