The fear that your art isn’t considered art or acknowledged is something I don’t really understand. I thought art was universally defined as some form of expression-of anything- or of nothing and just something pretty at the very least. Do artists want recognition for inspiring a certain feeling in their audience? If not, I don’t see why their work being labeled as a “craft” instead of art should be an issue. Whether you make a pretty vase or an ugly one, you probably want people to appreciate it, but it can be liked without being recognized as an inspiring work of art.
My point is that what differentiates recognition between art and craft or just something aesthetic is whether the artist intended to evoke a specific emotion or perception. Otherwise, what does it matter? Your work doesn’t have to be classified as art to achieve recognition, money, or fame.
I guess that’s what the author was implying when discussing the repercussions of following established notions of ‘art’. Nowadays, anything can be considered art, but really good art is rare and hard to find. Good art isn’t something you come across easily; it should be unique and compelling enough to make you stop and look.