Amount Quote by John Sexton
“There is a considerable amount of manipulation in the printmaking from the straight photograph to the finished print. If I do my job correctly that shouldn't be visible at all, it should be transparent.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Art and Printmaking, 2015
Printmaking involves subtle alterations from photograph to final image, aiming for seamless, invisible changes.
In simple terms: Printmaking subtly changes photos to look natural.
Make changes invisible for authenticity.
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When to use this quote
- gallery exhibition
- educational workshop
- artist portfolio
- client presentation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance artistic intervention with honesty?
- When does transparency become deception?
If changes are too obvious, the work loses credibility.