Artist Quote by Andy Goldsworthy
“The first stone was just tried in the spirit of experimentation. The opening of the stone was far more interesting than the drawing that I had done on it.”
About This Quote
Source Installation: Stone series, 2005, public art project
Experimentation revealed more in the stone’s opening than in its planned design, highlighting discovery through process.
In simple terms: Discovery came from the stone’s opening, not the sketch.
Key Takeaway
Embrace unexpected outcomes in creative work.
Themes
creativity
process
discovery
Mood
curious
reflective
Type
artistic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- sculpture
- public installations
- artistic research
Key Concepts
materiality
serendipity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you value unplanned findings?
- What does the stone’s opening teach about flexibility?
A Different Perspective
The initial intention may limit perception of the result.
