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The mobility of the eye is such a fundamental treasure…

“The mobility of the eye is such a fundamental treasure that we have, and that coexists with sensation. On the dance floor, you are totally in reality, while also experiencing this dream imagery of changing colors and wet surfaces of skin. Sometimes it's the shadow outline in the strobe light, and…” quote by Wolfgang Tillmans
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“The mobility of the eye is such a fundamental treasure that we have, and that coexists with sensation. On the dance floor, you are totally in reality, while also experiencing this dream imagery of changing colors and wet surfaces of skin. Sometimes it's the shadow outline in the strobe light, and in another moment it's the closeup of an armpit that you're looking into. I'm not photographing all the time, but it's something that I actually see all the time, and not just on the dance floor.”

Wolfgang Tillmans

About This Quote

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

The eye’s mobility creates a visual treasure that blends reality and dream‑like perception, especially in dynamic environments like dance.

In simple terms: Seeing is both real and imagined.

Key Takeaway

Observe and translate sensory motion.

Themes

perception movement art

Mood

creative analytical

Type

artist statement process

When to use this quote

  • dance photography
  • performance art
  • visual storytelling

Key Concepts

visual cognition embodiment

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you capture fleeting visual moments?
  • What techniques translate movement into still images?
A Different Perspective

Capturing fleeting sensations can be technically challenging.

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