Amused Quote by Dave McKean
“There are so many comics about violence. I'm not entertained or amused by violence, and I'd rather not have it in my life. Sex, on the other hand, is something the vast majority of us enjoy, yet it rarely seems to be the subject of comics. Pornography is usually bland, repetitive and ugly, and, at most, 'does the job.' I always wanted to make a book that is pornographic, but is also, I hope, beautiful, and mysterious, and engages the mind.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussing artistic vision, 2015
The creator critiques violence in comics, desires erotic art that is beautiful, mysterious, and intellectually engaging.
In simple terms: He wants porn that is artistic and thought‑provoking, not just explicit.
Key Takeaway
Blend eroticism with artistic depth.
Themes
art
sexuality
violence
media
creativity
Mood
thoughtful
critical
innovative
Type
explanatory
philosophical
When to use this quote
- comic creation
- publishing
- gallery exhibitions
- online platforms
Key Concepts
Aesthetics
censorship
cultural norms
Questions to Reflect On
- How can erotic art be presented without alienating audiences?
- What standards define artistic versus gratuitous content?
A Different Perspective
Balancing erotic content with mainstream acceptance is challenging.
![“The depressing majority of comics seem to be about violence of one sort or another, [...] And I just don’t enjoy violence. I can see that narratively it is often a powerful spike in a story, but I certainly don’t want to dwell on it. I don’t want it in my real life, I don’t find violence…” quote by Dave McKean](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/548/dave-mckean-15219_psychology_the-depressing-majority-of-comics-seem-t_933308.jpg)
![“[T]hey could not help being amused every time another little human believed itself the center of its world, as each of us does.” quote by Neil Gaiman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/19e/neil-gaiman-29_amused_t-hey-could-not-help-being-amused-every_4551.jpg)
![“[The doctrine of air] I was led into in consequence of inhabiting a house adjoining to a public brewery, where I at first amused myself with making experiments on the fixed air [carbon dioxide] which I found ready made in the process of fermentation . When I removed from that house I was under the…” quote by Joseph Priestley](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/42a/joseph-priestley-17782_air_the-doctrine-of-air-i-was-led-into-in-co_74416.jpg)
