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You might say that a creative person is a person who…

“You might say that a creative person is a person who simply has a desire to have something, to add something to the world that's not there yet, and goes about arranging fort that to happen. When you desire a work of art and make it, you've added to the stock of art in the world. Artists are one of…” quote by Carl Andre
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“You might say that a creative person is a person who simply has a desire to have something, to add something to the world that's not there yet, and goes about arranging fort that to happen. When you desire a work of art and make it, you've added to the stock of art in the world. Artists are one of the people who can do that: add to the stock of things.”

Carl Andre

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Defines creativity as the desire to produce something novel, contributing to the collective cultural stock, and emphasizes intentional effort to realize artistic visions.

In simple terms: Creativity is desire to add new works.

Key Takeaway

Actively pursue and create original art.

Themes

art creativity culture innovation purpose

Mood

inspirational reflective

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • art studios
  • public installations
  • educational workshops

Key Concepts

creative process cultural contribution intentionality

Questions to Reflect On

  • What drives you to create?
  • How does your work enrich society?
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