Art Quote by Jack Driscoll
“When Robert Bly visited Interlochen Center for the Arts so many years ago, he spoke to the creative writing majors and said, "The eye reports to the brain, but the ear reports to the heart." Perhaps this is the thing that musicians can do that writers can't ever, quite, but it is what I aspire to, that sense/power of the auditory, and the belief that to hear more clearly is to see more clearly, and that to see more clearly is to feel more deeply.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Talk at Interlochen Center for the Arts, 1990s, null
The speaker highlights the distinct ways visual and auditory senses convey information, suggesting that hearing deeply enhances perception and emotional understanding.
In simple terms: Listening deeply improves seeing and feeling.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate attentive listening to deepen insight.
Themes
creativity
perception
artistic expression
communication
sensory integration
Mood
reflective
inspired
thoughtful
Type
artistic
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- writing workshops
- music education
- mindfulness practices
- interdisciplinary art projects
Key Concepts
synesthesia
cognitive processing
emotional intelligence
Questions to Reflect On
- In what ways does auditory perception influence visual creativity?
- Can heightened listening replace visual observation?
A Different Perspective
The claim may not hold universally across all artistic disciplines.
