Art Quote by Cheryl Strayed
“Because when an artist has to assert that her intended audience is all humans rather than those who happen to be of her particular gender or race, what she’s actually having to assert is the breadth and depth of her own humanity.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Art of Being a Human” (hypothetical) – likely from memoir
Artists should claim universality, emphasizing shared humanity over identity categories.
In simple terms: Artists claim universality, emphasizing shared humanity.
Key Takeaway
Embrace inclusive storytelling.
Themes
humanity
inclusion
identity
Mood
inspirational
thoughtful
Type
essay
reflective
When to use this quote
- writing
- teaching
- public speaking
- media campaigns
Key Concepts
universality
empathy
social justice
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you honor both universal and particular identities?
- What stories reflect your humanity?
A Different Perspective
May overlook specific cultural experiences.
![“In every project, I always look for the depth of humanity inside of it. I'm just trying to say if we can help in some way heal the equation with [Afro-Americans] what's going on with us as people.” quote by Forest Whitaker](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/218/forest-whitaker-3022_afros_in-every-project-i-always-look-for-the-d_2773534.jpg)
