The master’s thesis intertwines reflections on art, life, and society, as well as on the artist’s position within it. It begins with a consideration of how many human experiences that seem meaningless or even harmful actually give life its color, taste,
and meaning - how sublimation functions as a key cultural mechanism for collective celebration. The text continues by addressing the artistic medium as a central agent in the creative process, exploring how love appears in the context of art, and how art
operates according to the principle of a gift. Through examples from art history and through the works of several modern and contemporary artists - Borremans, Tal R, Klein, and Mureșan - I examine how questions of tradition and craftsmanship emerge in art, while also focusing on the problem of artistic boldness that every artist must face. Toward the end of the text, I present the example of musician Ornette Coleman, whose work opens up a broader reflection on freedom and how it requires a willingness to face exclusion and risk. The thesis concludes with a reflection on my own artistic practice, how it relates to my immediate environment, and how I hope my art will evolve toward greater accessibility for the average person.
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