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“A lot of the pieces I've done over the years have involved alterations of scale and the idea of the viewer's relationship to the object and how we see things by either enlarging or reducing objects, it causes the viewer to look at them again. It's hard to do because our culture is so bombarded by…” quote by Michael C. McMillen
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“A lot of the pieces I've done over the years have involved alterations of scale and the idea of the viewer's relationship to the object and how we see things by either enlarging or reducing objects, it causes the viewer to look at them again. It's hard to do because our culture is so bombarded by images and media. How do you make something fresh for a viewer? That's a real challenge.”

Michael C. McMillen

About This Quote

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

Altering scale forces viewers to re‑examine familiar objects, breaking visual fatigue.

In simple terms: Changing size makes us see anew.

Key Takeaway

Play with scale to refresh perception.

Themes

perception art innovation visual culture

Mood

curious reflective

Type

analytical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • gallery exhibitions
  • advertising
  • product design
  • educational displays

Key Concepts

scale manipulation viewer engagement

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does size affect emotional impact?
  • What scale best reveals a concept?
A Different Perspective

Scale changes can distract from deeper meaning.

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