We do not wish to imitate nature, we do not wish to…
“We do not wish to imitate nature, we do not wish to reproduce. We want to produce. We want to produce the way a plant produces its fruit, not depict. We want to produce directly, not indirectly. Since there is not a trace of abstraction in this art we call it concrete art.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The artist seeks to create directly, like a plant bearing fruit, rejecting representation and abstraction in favor of material reality.
In simple terms: Create directly, like nature making fruit.
Key Takeaway
Focus on material creation.
Themes
art
materiality
directness
rejection of abstraction
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
manifesto
philosophical
When to use this quote
- sculpture
- painting
- design
- installation
Key Concepts
concrete art
organic process
authenticity
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “direct production” mean for you?
- Can abstraction be avoided?
A Different Perspective
May limit expressive symbolism.