An environmental artist created a piece in protest of trash. Anticipating negative public reaction, the artist decided to display the work anyway. What is the most likely reason?

A. The artist believed that the purpose of the work was to stir up awareness.
B. The artist did not want to waste all the time spent on the work.
C. The artist was very brave.
D. The artist did not care about public reaction.

A. The artist believed that the purpose of the work was to stir up awareness.