Amount Quote by Garry Winogrand
“I'm shocked that I can live pretty well, or reasonably, or make a certain amount of my living, anyway, off of prints. I guess it's nuts. I don't believe in it. I never anticipated it; I still don't believe it.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 1970s interview with Garry Winogrand, published in Aperture, 1975
He expresses disbelief that his photography could financially sustain him, highlighting the unexpected nature of artistic success.
In simple terms: He is surprised his photos pay the bills.
Key Takeaway
Accept that success can be unexpected.
Themes
artistic career
financial uncertainty
surprise
Mood
reflective
conflicted
Type
personal
professional
cautionary
When to use this quote
- photographer
- gallery exhibition
- selling prints
- grant applications
Key Concepts
creative economy
artist livelihood
unexpected success
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile artistic integrity with commercial demand?
- What would you change about your career path?
A Different Perspective
Success may depend on market trends beyond artistic merit.
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