Art Quote by Georgia O'Keeffe
“So I said to myself-I'll paint what I see-what the flower is to me but I'll paint it big and they will be surprised into taking the time to look at it-I will make even busy New Yorkers take time to see what I see of flowers.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 1975 interview with Georgia O'Keeffe, Art Magazine
She wants to enlarge ordinary beauty so busy people notice and appreciate it
In simple terms: Make ordinary beauty visible to busy people
Key Takeaway
Create bold, large-scale works that capture attention
Themes
art
perception
urban life
Mood
inspirational
reflective
Type
artistic
motivational
When to use this quote
- gallery exhibitions
- public murals
- urban installations
- community art projects
Key Concepts
visual impact
scale
public engagement
Questions to Reflect On
- How can scale change perception?
- What everyday details deserve larger representation?
A Different Perspective
If the work is too subtle, it may still be ignored
