Calmer Quote by Howard Hodgkin
“A lot of people... are afraid of pictures which have visible emotions in them. They feel calmer in front of pictures which are placid.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Art Talk, Howard Hodgkin, 2010
People prefer images that hide emotion because they feel safer, while expressive images provoke discomfort.
In simple terms: Calm pictures feel safe; emotional ones feel unsettling.
Embrace discomfort to engage deeper.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- gallery visits
- art therapy
- media consumption
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we avoid emotional art?
- How can we learn from unsettling images?
Some may argue calm images also convey meaning.