Question

Making a vow of celibacy was difficult for Andrew when he became a priest, but he remained true to his vow. On his 25th anniversary, the congregation held a reception and displayed several pieces of liturgical art that Andrew had created over the past two decades. According to Freud, Andrew’s artistic creations might be the result of?

Answer 1

It sounds like "sublimation."

"Sublimation" is where we behave in socially-acceptable ways, in order to help us deal with our feelings and impulses.

Let's say that I'm really angry at someone.

I could get a gun and put a bullet in this person's head.
But that wouldn't be very socially acceptable, would it?

So, instead, I choose to swallow my anger, and read some magazines to distract myself.

THAT would be much more socially acceptable.
That is "sublimation."