Experiencing Quote by Andy Goldsworthy
“I just see myself as an object in the final image. I know I'm experiencing it when I'm there working on it. I'm there to be worked with, as anything else that I work with.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Artist Talk, Andy Goldsworthy, 2015
He views himself as a component of the artwork, experiencing creation as a collaborative process with his materials.
In simple terms: He sees himself as part of the art he makes.
Key Takeaway
Embrace collaboration with your environment.
Themes
art
self-perception
collaboration
Mood
reflective
inspired
Type
philosophical
artistic
When to use this quote
- studio practice
- public installations
- environmental art
Key Concepts
process art
embodiment
Questions to Reflect On
- How does seeing yourself as an object affect your creative choices?
- What benefits arise from treating art as a partnership?
A Different Perspective
May overlook personal agency in favor of the work.
