Accidents Quote by Francis Bacon
“All painting is an accident. But it's also not an accident, because one must select what part of the accident one chooses to preserve.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: On Painting, Francis Bacon, 1971
Accidents provide raw material; intentional selection shapes artistic meaning.
In simple terms: Choose what to keep from chance.
Curate the unexpected.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- painting
- design
- writing
- photography
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you decide what accidental element to preserve?
- When does selection become manipulation?
Over‑control can stifle spontaneity.