I feel like an often overlooked component of art is agency. Yes, beauty, aesthetics, technical skills and competence are all obviously important when it comes to making art.
To me, the value of an artistic activity isn't in the output of the effort, but in the choices you make (or don't make). Every moment where you have an opportunity to express some degree of agency is also an opportunity for creating art. It's about the journey, not the destination.
Mallory's Musings & Mischief
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