Assonance Quote by Jean Dubuffet
“I associated it (the word 'Hourloupe', as title of his longest series of work he made exclusively from 1962 to 1974, fh) by assonance with 'hurler' (to shout), hululer (to howl), loup, (wolf), 'Riquet à la Houppe' and the title of Maupassant's book 'Le Horla', inspired by mental distraction.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Jean Dubuffet – Hourloupe Series, 1962‑1974
The name Hourloupe blends sounds of shouting, howling, wolves, and literary references, reflecting the artist’s chaotic, distracted mental state.
In simple terms: The title mixes noisy, animal, and literary ideas to show mental distraction.
Key Takeaway
Embrace playful wordplay to reveal inner chaos.
Themes
creativity
language
artistic identity
mental distraction
Mood
playful
introspective
Type
artistic
literary
psychological
When to use this quote
- art exhibitions
- creative brainstorming
- branding
- literary analysis
Key Concepts
phonetics
intertextuality
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does sound influence your perception of art?
- What personal distractions fuel your creativity?
A Different Perspective
The connection may be overly speculative without the artist’s own explanation.
