Art Quote by Anni Albers
“Being creative is not so much the desire to do something as the listening to that which wants to be done: the dictation of the materials.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Thread and the Loom, 1955
Creativity arises from listening to inner impulses, not just desire.
In simple terms: Listen to inner creative urges.
Follow internal direction.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- design studios
- creative workshops
- personal projects
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you discern true creative impulses?
- What role does discipline play?
Listening can be noisy.