Art Quote by John Waters
“I actually think that my films are intellectual. I think almost everything I do is intellectual, but I would never say that, because that's a compliment. That's up to others to say about me. The same way, I would never say I do art. I think art is up to history. It's up to other people to utter that word. So I try to be humble.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Johnny Carson Show, 1975
He claims his films are intellectual but avoids labeling them as such, preferring others to assign the term; he also sees art as a historical judgment and chooses humility.
In simple terms: He downplays his own work’s intellectual label, letting others decide its artistic status.
Key Takeaway
Embrace humility and let others evaluate your work.
Themes
humility
artistic identity
self‑perception
historical context
Mood
reflective
modest
Type
philosophical
artistic
When to use this quote
- film criticism
- creative process
- public perception
Key Concepts
aesthetics
cultural criticism
authorial intent
Questions to Reflect On
- How does humility affect artistic reception?
- Who should define what counts as art?
A Different Perspective
May limit self‑promotion and recognition.
