Book Quote by Erro
“Every five, six, seven, eight, 10 years I do a raisonné. When it's printed in the book, it's finished.”
About This Quote
Source Artist Statement, 2018
The artist periodically creates a comprehensive portfolio; once printed, it is considered complete.
In simple terms: I produce a raisonné every several years; printing finalizes it.
Key Takeaway
Treat the printed portfolio as a finished milestone.
Themes
artistic process
completion
periodicity
Mood
contemplative
analytical
Type
process
completion
When to use this quote
- gallery exhibitions
- artist retrospectives
- collector presentations
Key Concepts
Portfolio curation
artist legacy
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “finished” mean for a living artist?
- How often should an artist revisit past work?
A Different Perspective
Printed works can still evolve digitally.
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