That's the artist's role - to strike out always for…
“That's the artist's role - to strike out always for something new, to break away, to defy, to... grapple with the unfamiliar.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Artists must constantly pursue novelty, breaking away from the familiar to confront the unknown.
In simple terms: Artists should always seek new, unfamiliar ideas.
Embrace the unfamiliar in creative work.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- painting
- writing
- design
- music composition
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance novelty and accessibility?
- What unfamiliar ideas excite you?
Risk of alienating audiences or losing clarity.