Arbitrary Quote by Gerhard Richter
“The first colour charts were unsystematic. They were based directly on commercial colour samples. They were still related to Pop Art. In the canvases that followed, the colours were chosen arbitrarily and drawn by chance. Then, 180 tones were mixed according to a given system and drawn by chance to make four variations of 180 tones. But after that the number 180 seemed too arbitrary to me, so I developed a system based on a number of rigorously defined tones and proportions.”
About This Quote
The artist moved from random colour selection to a systematic approach, defining tones and proportions for consistency.
In simple terms: He created a structured colour system.
Key Takeaway
Adopt systematic methods.
Themes
art
design
methodology
Mood
analytical
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- painting
- graphic design
- interior decoration
Key Concepts
color theory
systematic design
proportion
Questions to Reflect On
- Why choose structure over spontaneity?
- How does a system affect creativity?
