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Artist Quote – Henry David Thoreau
“It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see”
– Henry David Thoreau
This quote describes what I want people to think when they see my work. I don’t set out an idea when I make artworks, I create the piece and then set out a meaning, of why I made the piece. This is the typical standard of when you’re studying art though. But when I come to exhibit my work, I always value the viewers opinion over my own. I prefer the viewer to create their own view of the work, and I enjoy hearing what they think they see, it interests me to understand how other people think, rather than forcing my opinion onto them.
Artist Quote – Miles David
“Do not fear mistakes – there are none” – Miles David
Making mistakes is what many artists use to enhance their works; when you happen to make a mistake you are more likely to spark a solution or even a new project to work on. Fearing mistakes and not taking risks stops you from expanding your work, and can keep you stuck in a rut. When you realise that mistakes are what help you build your portfolio, you can start to think outside the box and build a strong portfolio of work.
This is a phrase which I’m only just starting to understand, and thus I’m starting to build a more broad and strong project.
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