Design Quote by Cornelia Parker
“Being a sculptor who uses found objects, all the objects I use in my work have been designed by other people. So I'm tweaking them in some way by squashing them or throwing them off cliffs! Then I formalise my damage by suspending them or arranging them in some kind of way. So I'm using other people's design in a way, so I'm an 'un-maker.'”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Art in America, 2015, interview with Cornelia Parker
Describes using existing objects as raw material, transforming them through destructive and reconstructive processes to create new meaning.
In simple terms: Make art by reshaping others’ creations.
Key Takeaway
Re‑imagine and repurpose.
Themes
creativity
transformation
re‑contextualization
Mood
playful
provocative
Type
artistic
conceptual
When to use this quote
- gallery installations
- public sculptures
- educational workshops
- community art projects
Key Concepts
deconstruction
found object art
Questions to Reflect On
- What does destruction add to creation?
- How can you honor the original while altering it?
A Different Perspective
Potentially seen as disrespectful to original creators.
