Feel Quote by Ariel Pink
“Maybe by making people feel uncomfortable, I tap into that uncanny quality that is a part of the scariest, weirdest things that you remember happening to you when you were a kid.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Music and creative process, 2022
Creating discomfort taps into childhood fears, producing memorable, eerie experiences.
In simple terms: Unsettling art evokes deep, lasting impressions.
Use discomfort intentionally in art.
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When to use this quote
- film scoring
- theatre design
- visual art
- storytelling
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What emotions do you aim to provoke?
- How does discomfort serve artistic goals?
May alienate audiences seeking comfort.