Reading response 6 – Art and Fear; Fear about yourself

I very much agree that to “to require perfection is to invite paralysis.” Human steer their work in ways to reduce, what they think are errors. This leads to us clinging on to safer, more familiar routes, all in hopes of creating perfection. Without risks, we cannot truly explore uncharted territory. Experimentation, risk-taking, and pushing boundaries are essential components of artistic pursuits. Artists may feel inhibited when their creative inclinations are overpowered by a desire to conform to preconceived conceptions of flawlessness. Fear of making mistakes can stifle artistic development and impede the exploration of novel ideas. By giving up the freedom to experiment and innovate, art loses its originality and becomes a mere replica rather than a real expression of the artist’s vision.

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