Art Versus The Artist
It's not uncommon for a famous artist to do something that offends the public. In the world we live in today, every part of their life is monitored and displayed without context. However, these issues can become drastic and incredibly serious. This leads to the idea of separating an artist from their art. This means to disassociate a person's art from the actions that the artist has taken. This allows more individuals to enjoy the art without supporting the artist's actions. However, this idea has led to many controversies regarding the effectiveness of this method.
I don't believe that we can ever truly separate an artist from their work. This idea of separation is an excuse for the horrific actions taken by some of our favorite artists. We as consumers have no awareness of an artist's beliefs. For them, all they know is that people enjoy their work and will continue to do so regardless of their actions. By continuing this cycle, we encourage and promote their art, giving artists the idea that their actions have no consequences. This not only excuses their actions but also unknowingly reflects them on us. Their art is not derived from a void or someone else. Art in itself depicts a personal connection between the artist and their work. "A piece of art's relationship and meaning to its creator is exactly what makes it art" (The Appalachian). No one writes a poem, or a book without using a part of themselves. No one paints a picture without their own touches to it. Art is meaningful because it is personal. We pour ourselves into that work because it shows the deepest innermost reflection of ourselves. These works of art that we continue to appreciate are an echo of their harmful beliefs, which eventually mirror our own. Art is meaningful because it has a significant importance to the artist. It is not something we can so easily divide.
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