self expression

/ˌsɛlf ɪkˈsprɛʃən/
noun
  1. The act of expressing your own thoughts, feelings, or personality, especially through art, writing, music, or other creative activities.
    • The school's art program encourages self-expression through painting and sculpture.
    • For her, dancing is the most powerful way of self-expression.
    • Many teenagers use fashion as a form of self-expression.