Art Quote by Jeanette Winterson
““Creative work bridges time because the energy of art is not time-bound. If it were we should have no interest in the art of the past, except as history or documentary. But our interest in art is our interest in ourselves both now and always. Here and forever. There is a sense of the human spirit as always existing. This makes our death bearable. Life + art is a boisterous communion/communication with the dead. It is a boxing match with time.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Art of Time, 2015
Art transcends temporal limits, linking past and present, making humanity feel continuous and death less daunting.
In simple terms: Art connects past and present, giving life meaning beyond time.
Key Takeaway
Value art as a bridge across time.
Themes
art
time
human spirit
mortality
communication
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- museum visits
- creating art
- reflecting on history
- coping with loss
Key Concepts
philosophy
existentialism
temporal theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How does art help you confront mortality?
- In what ways does past art influence your present self?
A Different Perspective
Some may view this as romanticizing death.
