An artist’s identity sprouts from the roots of the societal values to which he or she establishes themselves in. Through their creation they establish an artistic vision that is both critized and praised by the practical among them that tries to create a conformicy within its citizens. “The Artist of the Beautiful” by Nathaniel Hawthorne demonstrates how Owen Warfield, an unconvetional artist that strives for public approval, finds his artist identity in a utilitarian world. Although Owen requires solitude in order to create “the beautiful”, ultimately, the need for validation and acceptance for his work after he resurfaces from his seclusion becomes greater then the destruction of the butterfly.
The artistic process to which Owen succumbs
The artistic process to which Owen succumbs