On the Verge of Art Brut

For whom are works of art created?
I am sometimes strongly drawn to works created not for an audience, but as if the artist were simply facing themselves.
While it resembles the purity of "Art Brut," it is somehow different.
I have been thinking about the ambiguous territory that lies between creating for oneself and presenting to others.

Rather than works that cater to or appeal to an audience, I prefer works that seem as if the artist is facing only themselves. Of course, this is two sides of the same coin as self-satisfaction, and ultimately, it becomes "Art Brut" (the most important point that defines Art Brut is that it is a work "entirely for the artist themselves," where the artist does not assume it will be made public, and may even keep it hidden).

However, even though I love Art Brut-like works, I am not particularly drawn to Art Brut itself. I realize myself that this is very subtle and half-baked.
But at the same time, I want to be honest with myself about my own tastes and preferences. In fact, if a hobby or preference is just for showing off to others—for example, to flaunt one's education—then I think that is just snobbery and should be stopped; frankly, I would even go so far as to spit on it as the worst kind of bad taste.
Well, I don't think many people tolerate snobbery. Let's get back to the topic.

I like artists who create for themselves, and I have that tendency myself. That said, since I do present my work, I also believe that I have a responsibility to respond to the audience.

I think it is important whether or not one is aware of that responsibility.

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