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“It's simple, you just take something and do something to it, and then do something else to it. Keep doing this, and pretty soon you've got something.” quote by Jasper Johns
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“It's simple, you just take something and do something to it, and then do something else to it. Keep doing this, and pretty soon you've got something.”

Jasper Johns

About This Quote

Source Interview: Art in America, 1970

Iterative transformation—repeatedly altering an object—creates new meaning and form.

In simple terms: Keep changing something step by step.

Key Takeaway

Iterate to discover new outcomes.

Themes

iteration transformation process creativity

Mood

reflective playful

Type

inspirational processual

When to use this quote

  • painting
  • sculpture
  • design
  • creative exploration

Key Concepts

experimental art conceptual art process philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does each change add?
  • When does iteration become stagnation?
A Different Perspective

May become endless without clear direction or purpose.

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