Feels Quote by Barnett Newman
“I know that it is impossible to talk about my work. And since it's impossible for me or anybody else to talk about my work, I feel I might as well talk about it.”
About This Quote
The speaker claims their work is indescribable, yet feels compelled to discuss it anyway.
In simple terms: Describing the indescribable.
Key Takeaway
Talk about the ineffable despite limits.
Themes
artistic mystery
communication
paradox
Mood
philosophical
conflicted
Type
conceptual
reflective
When to use this quote
- giving talks
- writing artist statements
- teaching art
Key Concepts
creative process
public perception
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you convey something beyond words?
- What value lies in attempting to explain?
A Different Perspective
Talking may misrepresent the work.
