Functions of the self and art

In some ways I agree with Biggs that a function of art is to confound what we make of things so we can see things in a new way we haven't considered before.  By doing this, one sees the relationship between the object and his or her self, and how this relates to other objects.  I can see this sort of art being experimental art, using different techniques to experiment with perceptions of objects.  However, this isn't something that is seen in all art.  Some art takes an object and portrays it in the same way it is actually seen, showing the skill of replication or representation.
Creativity and communication work together by defining a sense of self.  By using novelty and creativity we give ourselves uniqueness and a chance to express ourselves in a new way.  By communicating, we share these ideas with others to form even better ideas, creating a stronger sense of self.  By communicating  in a creative way through text, this can show a sense of who is speaking through the text, showing the reader what the identity of the author is without distinguishing the author from the work.