The exercise of will in artistic creation bears little resemblance to that of assertion of personal control over everyday events.
The expenditure of will in daily life is wasted on things beyond our control, unlike that focused upon artistic endeavors. The latter evolve according to the artist's intent and efforts; the former will encompass much over which control is impossible, though this is not to say that none of these are within the scope of responsible influence. Various things like health and reputation may be enhanced to some extent by effective choices and actions, as may gain and loss generally, but limits on art and creativity are few in comparison.
Art responds to individual will and temperament and is formed into a representation of reality. Reality itself will not be compelled to be other than it is, a fact to be considered when contemplating the idea of life as art.
The expenditure of will in daily life is wasted on things beyond our control, unlike that focused upon artistic endeavors. The latter evolve according to the artist's intent and efforts; the former will encompass much over which control is impossible, though this is not to say that none of these are within the scope of responsible influence. Various things like health and reputation may be enhanced to some extent by effective choices and actions, as may gain and loss generally, but limits on art and creativity are few in comparison.
Art responds to individual will and temperament and is formed into a representation of reality. Reality itself will not be compelled to be other than it is, a fact to be considered when contemplating the idea of life as art.
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