Behinds Quote by Howard Nemerov
“Both poet and painter want to reach the silence behind the language, the silence within the language. Both painter and poet want their work to shine not only in daylight but (by whatever illusionist magic) from within.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Poet and the Painter, Howard Nemerov, 1975
Artists seek a quiet core beyond words, a hidden resonance that shines from within the work itself.
In simple terms: Artists look for inner quiet that makes art glow.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate depth, not just surface appeal.
Themes
art
creativity
silence
inner truth
Mood
contemplative
inspired
introspective
Type
philosophical
artistic
reflective
When to use this quote
- painting
- poetry
- creative writing
- visual arts
- mindfulness
Key Concepts
aesthetic philosophy
metaphor
self‑reflection
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you reveal inner quiet in your work?
- What practices help you hear the silence behind language?
A Different Perspective
The silence may be elusive and hard to convey to audiences.
