Art Quote by Colin Blakemore
“The painter who strives to represent reality must transcend his own perception. He must ignore or override the very mechanismsin his mInd that create objects out of images(symbols)... The artist, like the eye, must provide true images and the clues of distance to tell his magic lies.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: BBC Radio 4, 1995
Artists must go beyond personal bias, suppressing innate visual shortcuts to depict objective reality.
In simple terms: Artists must set aside personal perception to show true images.
Key Takeaway
Suppress personal bias to reveal reality.
Themes
art
perception
reality
creativity
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- painting
- film set
- visual design
- education
- psychology research
Key Concepts
phenomenology
visual cognition
objectivity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you recognize your own visual biases?
- What techniques help you see beyond personal perception?
A Different Perspective
Personal perception may never be fully transcended, limiting true objectivity.
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