Art Quote by Celia Rees
““Artists often collect. Sometimes compulsively. They hang on to things. They don’t want to let go. Like paintings. I don’t want to part with them. Some I won’t sell at any price. I don’t even let people see ‘em. - We don’t like change, and we’re possesive. Maybe that’s why we do it. We want to hang on to things, hang on to the one time. We don’t want to let it go; we want to capture it and keep it forever. Or one person. How she was then. At that moment. That’s what I want - to stop time, to have that power.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Art of Collecting, 2020
People cling to objects to preserve moments, fearing loss and change, seeking control over time.
In simple terms: Holding onto things feels like stopping time.
Key Takeaway
Accept impermanence, let go.
Themes
possessiveness
memory
change
control
nostalgia
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- art collecting
- personal loss
- family heirlooms
- creative inspiration
- museum curation
Key Concepts
psychology
attachment theory
impermanence
Questions to Reflect On
- What does keeping something mean to you?
- How might releasing possessions change your life?
A Different Perspective
Objects cannot truly halt time; letting go can free growth.
