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“If you walk by something that I've done and you like it then I don't think I did what I was supposed to do. It should hit, it should either make you feel uncomfortable, or it should make you feel great, as long as it makes you feel something.” quote by Jason Shawn Alexander
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“If you walk by something that I've done and you like it then I don't think I did what I was supposed to do. It should hit, it should either make you feel uncomfortable, or it should make you feel great, as long as it makes you feel something.”

Jason Shawn Alexander

About This Quote

Art should provoke an emotional response; its success is measured by the intensity of feeling it elicits, not by comfort or approval.

In simple terms: Provocative art triggers feeling.

Key Takeaway

Impact > approval.

Themes

Emotion Provocation Authenticity Audience reaction

Mood

Intense Reflective

Type

Philosophical Artistic

When to use this quote

  • Gallery exhibition
  • Street mural
  • Digital media post
  • Performance piece

Key Concepts

Emotional resonance Artist intent

Practical Applications

  • Designing immersive installations
  • Crafting bold marketing visuals

Questions to Reflect On

  • What emotions does my work truly stir?
  • Do I prioritize reaction over meaning?
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