Artist Quote by Arnold Friberg
“The muscularity in my paintings is only an expression of the spirit within. When I paint Nephi, I'm painting the interior, the greatness, the largeness of spirit. Who knows what he looked like? I'm painting a man who looks like he could actually do what Nephi did.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Art and Faith, 1978
His paintings embody spiritual vigor, portraying inner greatness rather than literal likeness.
In simple terms: Art shows inner spirit, not exact appearance.
Focus on expressing inner values.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- church murals
- personal portraiture
- educational displays
- exhibition curation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can art convey unseen qualities?
- What does inner greatness look like?
Literal realism may limit deeper meaning.