Art Quote by Eric Maisel
“The artist at her best - wild, passionate, rebellious, and human - is often too large and truthful a creature for society's taste. The artist at her most outlandish - profane, eccentric, even a little mad - is at least as disquieting a figure.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Artist’s Journey, Eric Maisel, 2015
The most authentic artist is often too raw and unconventional for society, yet this truth is essential for artistic integrity.
In simple terms: True artists are raw and unconventional.
Embrace authenticity despite societal taste.
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When to use this quote
- art exhibitions
- performance
- writing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does society shape artistic expression?
- What risks come with being unconventional?
May alienate mainstream audiences.