Ends Quote by David Hockney
“The thing with high-tech is that you always end up using scissors.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: BBC Radio, 2008
High-tech tools often reduce to simple, manual methods like scissors, highlighting the persistence of basic techniques.
In simple terms: Even advanced tech ends up using simple tools.
Key Takeaway
Embrace simplicity within complexity.
Themes
technology
art
simplicity
tools
Mood
contemplative
artistic
Type
philosophical
practical
When to use this quote
- designing with software
- hand‑crafted details
Key Concepts
creative process
digital vs analog
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do artists revert to basic tools?
- What does this say about innovation?
A Different Perspective
May underestimate tech’s transformative potential.
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