Art Quote by Jonathan Carroll
“The only question that nobody ever asks is: What breaks your heart? I think that should be asked of all "artists."...So, what breaks your heart?”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Paris Review, 1995
Artists should confront emotional pain, as it fuels authentic creation.
In simple terms: Artists need to feel pain.
Explore heartache for art.
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When to use this quote
- writing workshops
- therapy sessions
- gallery openings
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What breaks your heart?
- How does that shape your work?
Risk of glorifying suffering.