Artist Quote by John Lurie
“I attempt to create a world that hypnotizes me as I make it. I hope others can get lost in it in the same way, but to be honest, I don't care that much. It isn't like a basketball player is out on the court hoping that people like the game of basketball as the game goes on. If people don't see it, they don't see it. It is a fragile thing and most people recognize that and respect it. Even if for whatever reason, they don't like the painting.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Conversation with John Lurie, 2020
The creator builds immersive worlds for personal fascination, indifferent to others' approval, recognizing art's fragility and subjective reception.
In simple terms: Creating art for personal immersion, not validation.
Focus on personal vision, not audience approval.
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When to use this quote
- gallery exhibition
- personal projects
- online sharing
- collaborative installations
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does personal immersion affect your creative process?
- What value does audience reaction hold for you?
Art may be misunderstood or ignored, limiting impact.