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“I like making books but I'm not sure exactly what I'm doing. Perhaps I just try to arrange a bunch of seemingly random drawings into something that makes a vague narrative sense. Sometimes it sort of makes sense, sometimes it doesn't.” quote by David Shrigley
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“I like making books but I'm not sure exactly what I'm doing. Perhaps I just try to arrange a bunch of seemingly random drawings into something that makes a vague narrative sense. Sometimes it sort of makes sense, sometimes it doesn't.”

David Shrigley

About This Quote

Source Interview: The Guardian, 2015

The creator feels uncertain about his process, assembling random drawings into a vague narrative that sometimes works and sometimes doesn’t.

In simple terms: Unclear artistic process.

Key Takeaway

Embrace experimentation and trust intuition.

Themes

creativity uncertainty process

Mood

confused curious

Type

reflective exploratory

When to use this quote

  • art workshops
  • personal projects
  • creative blocks
  • gallery shows

Key Concepts

artistic expression narrative construction

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you define a personal method without limiting spontaneity?
  • What criteria could help evaluate the narrative coherence?
A Different Perspective

The lack of clear structure may hinder audience connection.

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