The eternal question is, does the artist lose control of his art the minute it leaves his brush, pen, or mold? Does the audience have a right to interpretation? Can the art take on a life of its own? More importantly, should it?
Art is a living form of an artist's thoughts, feelings, and emotions. With the freedom that individuals have to express themselves, artists can use any form of art to convey what they have inside of them. Whether it is through drawing, painting, or photography, the possibilities are endless. As they create their work of art, they hold the power to do whatever they want to it. In a sculpture, they can mold the piece in any way or cover up blemishes that they did not want to be present in the final piece. In photography, photographers can edit their images through the use of any editing program. With whatever the artist chooses to use as their medium, they still have control over how they express their art. However, with the eternal question, I believe that the artist does lose control of his or her art once it leaves their brush, pen, or mold. The reason being is because art can be replicated, damaged, or stolen. Thus, when an artist loses sight of their art, they lose control over it as well.
Art is a living form of an artist's thoughts, feelings, and emotions. With the freedom that individuals have to express themselves, artists can use any form of art to convey what they have inside of them. Whether it is through drawing, painting, or photography, the possibilities are endless. As they create their work of art, they hold the power to do whatever they want to it. In a sculpture, they can mold the piece in any way or cover up blemishes that they did not want to be present in the final piece. In photography, photographers can edit their images through the use of any editing program. With whatever the artist chooses to use as their medium, they still have control over how they express their art. However, with the eternal question, I believe that the artist does lose control of his or her art once it leaves their brush, pen, or mold. The reason being is because art can be replicated, damaged, or stolen. Thus, when an artist loses sight of their art, they lose control over it as well.