Courses Quote by Graham Sutherland
“In painting, you have to destroy in order to gain... you have got to sacrifice something you are quite pleased with in order to get something better. Of course, it's a risk...”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Art magazine "Artforum", 1975
Creating art may require sacrificing cherished elements, accepting risk to achieve greater improvement.
In simple terms: Sacrifice familiar to gain better.
Key Takeaway
Embrace risk for artistic growth.
Themes
risk
sacrifice
creative process
growth
transformation
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
creative
When to use this quote
- painting
- sculpture
- design
- creative projects
Key Concepts
Artistic innovation
creative destruction
Questions to Reflect On
- What are you willing to let go?
- How do you balance risk and safety?
A Different Perspective
Sacrifices may lead to loss of identity.
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