Where Does Creativity Come From?

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What is creativity? Does creativity come from something original or does it come from something new? Are we just remixing the old and calling it new? The online dictionary defines creativity as; “the use of the imagination or original ideas, especially in the production of an artistic work.”

So if one wants to be creative, one must use one’s imagination. And, if one wants to be creative, one needs to come up with original ideas. That means that creativity cannot come from the remixing of the old and calling it creative.
I believe artists are creative individuals. So, where does their creativity come from? Remembering that creativity requires originality, where does this originality come from?