[ubuntu-art] Thoughts on future interface/artwork

[Thayer Williams]

Hello there,

I just joined the list last night because I have been interested in the 
visual design path of Ubuntu since Breezy.  I've been sifting through 
information re: the current art direction of Ubuntu and last night I 
stumbled onto this comment at the Artwork Wiki:

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How To Contribute
Feisty artwork will be designed by kwwii -- of Kubuntu Edgy and KDE 
Oxygen Icon fame. He will be working closely with sabdfl in the design. 
Do not expect community involvement in defining this portion. 
(https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Artwork)
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Doesn't "this portion" encompass the entire GUI?  If this is the case, 
then what exactly is the purpose of the Ubuntu Artwork Team and this 
mailing list?