Kitsch and the Aesthetics of Comfort (original) (raw)

This paper explores the relationship between kitsch and contemporary art, arguing that kitsch can be embraced rather than dismissed. It focuses on Megan Ellen MacDonald's work, which creatively incorporates kitsch aesthetics to challenge traditional notions of high and low art. By drawing connections to influential artists such as Andy Warhol and Jeff Koons, it posits that kitsch serves as a vehicle for emotional expression and personal narrative, ultimately redefining its value in modern artistic discourse.