Assembly Quote by Jeff Wall
“One paradox I have found is that, the more you use computers in picture-making, the more hand-made the picture becomes. Oddly, then, digital technology is leading, in my work at least, toward a greater reliance on handmaking because the assembly and montage of the various parts of the picture is done very carefully by hand.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Artforum, 2005
Digital tools can paradoxically increase the hand-crafted nature of art.
In simple terms: Technology can make art more hands‑on.
Key Takeaway
Embrace tech to deepen manual skill.
Themes
art
technology
hand‑craft
paradox
Mood
analytical
inquisitive
Type
artistic
critical
When to use this quote
- photography
- digital design
- studio practice
- exhibition planning
Key Concepts
media studies
visual arts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does digital work affect your manual process?
- Can you find balance between automation and hand work?
A Different Perspective
Reliance on tech may limit spontaneous creation.
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