I always try to create equal power between the subject and…
“I always try to create equal power between the subject and the object, so as not to end up creating a relationship where the camera is here and the object out there. This is for me a very difficult and sensitive balance. When I produce a work, cut and frame images, I realize that spectators can identify with the images and almost forget that someone else actually made them. This would be the optimal situation. I don't know whether I succeed in doing so, but that's what I would like to have happen.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Balancing subject and object in visual art aims to dissolve hierarchy, letting viewers and with creators.
In simple terms: Equal power between viewer and image.
Key Takeaway
Create works that invite shared authorship.
Themes
art
perception
power dynamics
Mood
thoughtful
experimental
Type
critical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- gallery installations
- interactive media
- educational workshops
Key Concepts
visual culture
relational aesthetics
media theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you design art that blurs creator‑viewer lines?
- What responsibilities arise when viewers feel co‑creators?
A Different Perspective
Achieving true equality may be impossible due to inherent viewer biases.