Attending Quote by Emmet Gowin
“Photography is a tool for dealing with things everybody knows about but isn’t attending to. My photographs are intended to represent something you don’t see.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Art Magazine, 1998
The quote suggests photography can reveal hidden truths, acting as a medium to expose what is overlooked.
In simple terms: Photos uncover unseen realities.
Use images to reveal hidden aspects.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- documentary projects
- gallery exhibitions
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What do you choose to photograph to expose?
- How does unseen visibility affect perception?
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