Perhaps the most famous or infamous , depending on your point of view, exsample of mythopoesis in the art world is that of Joseph Beuys . A phrase I have developed a certain affection for that is often used in connection with this is "problematic". I have never had a problem with Beuys's story of survival and transformation in the care of Tartar nomads and it interests me greatly , I find it in my mental health work as well, how literally we take things .
Is the truth always literal ? must it be literal to be true?
My current work obviously bears a connection to Beuys story - the only problem I would hope to avoid is grandiosity .