In such a complex world, an individual always seems to seek comfort and belonging. When they are placed out of their comfort zones, however, a dilemma converts into chaos. For Damien Hirst, a British post-modern artist born in Bristol, England on June 6 of 1965, unique art pieces like “The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living” (1991) and “With Dead Head”(1991), provoked controversy in the artistic audience(theartstory.org). It is through his unique art pieces that the overlooked concept of death is illustrated, making the audience reflect on their own lives. The creation of rather irregular artworks emerged from his interest in punk music, pop art, and installations as a teen. As a teen, Hirst spent his summers working
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Over time artists had more liberty and were not tied to one patron nor were they restricted to create specific artwork based on the patron’s desire. During Hirst’s time, artists had the choice to become independent and decided what type of artwork, style, and medium they wanted to incorporate into their works (Silver 17-31). As an independent artist who also relied on a patron, his two works “The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living” and “With Death Head” enabled him to defy the status quo for what was considered ideal art in that time …show more content…
Even though many of his audience is able to understand his theme of death in his art pieces, many dislike them because of the ethical issues they present. The ethical issues that are involved in taking pictures with cadavers can cause an uproar in the public today since issues such as these are taken into account more seriously. This has increased with the constant publication of cadaver photos in social media done by medical students(nj.com). Since the number of donated bodies to medical schools has increased over the last couple of years, so has the insensibility for how they are treated since they were someone’s family member at some point. Even though Hirst has not created any more art pieces such as these, being under their presence can provide an astonishing experience that can differ for each individual. In the twenty century, the acceptance of unusual perspectives on art is more freely accepted and not judged severely compared to the
Over time artists had more liberty and were not tied to one patron nor were they restricted to create specific artwork based on the patron’s desire. During Hirst’s time, artists had the choice to become independent and decided what type of artwork, style, and medium they wanted to incorporate into their works (Silver 17-31). As an independent artist who also relied on a patron, his two works “The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living” and “With Death Head” enabled him to defy the status quo for what was considered ideal art in that time …show more content…
Even though many of his audience is able to understand his theme of death in his art pieces, many dislike them because of the ethical issues they present. The ethical issues that are involved in taking pictures with cadavers can cause an uproar in the public today since issues such as these are taken into account more seriously. This has increased with the constant publication of cadaver photos in social media done by medical students(nj.com). Since the number of donated bodies to medical schools has increased over the last couple of years, so has the insensibility for how they are treated since they were someone’s family member at some point. Even though Hirst has not created any more art pieces such as these, being under their presence can provide an astonishing experience that can differ for each individual. In the twenty century, the acceptance of unusual perspectives on art is more freely accepted and not judged severely compared to the