Decent Quote by Emily Carr
“My mountain is dead. As soon as she has dried, I'll bury her under a decent layer of white paint. But I haven't done with the old lady; far from it!”
About This Quote
Source Painting: The Mountain, 1935, oil on canvas
She expresses a desire to cover a dead mountain with paint, yet acknowledges ongoing work with an older subject, symbolizing continual artistic creation.
In simple terms: She wants to paint over a dead mountain but still has work on an older subject.
Key Takeaway
Keep creating, even after finishing one piece.
Themes
art
creation
continuity
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
artistic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- gallery exhibition
- personal studio
- public mural
Key Concepts
painting
symbolism
process
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the dead mountain represent for you?
- How do you balance finishing one work while starting another?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may be obscure to those unfamiliar with her work.
