For me, the whole idea of the radically new is tied to a…
“For me, the whole idea of the radically new is tied to a close reconsideration of older sources. I like to give myself over to those sources, as points of origin, in order to bring things forward. My approach requires me to internalize my sources as much as possible in the hope that new themes might emerge. The material has to be internalized in order for it to live again. Ultimately, paintings reveal themselves on the basis of what they are. They are inseparable from the physical process that goes into their making.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
New ideas arise by deeply absorbing and re‑interpreting older works.
In simple terms: Study old sources deeply to create new art.
Key Takeaway
Internalize past influences to innovate.
Themes
creativity
tradition
innovation
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
artistic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- artist workshops
- academic research
- personal practice
- museum curation
Key Concepts
art history
intertextuality
process theory
Questions to Reflect On
- What older work most influences you?
- How do you transform past ideas into something new?
A Different Perspective
Over‑reliance on past may stifle originality.