Able Quote by Kehinde Wiley
“Like, the smells and the sights and the sounds. As an artist, you want to sort of be able to engage that and get that down in some way. This is - this is a type of familiarity but a type of radical difference at the same time.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: ArtTalk podcast, 2021
He describes how artists must deeply engage all senses to capture experience, balancing familiarity with radical new perspectives.
In simple terms: Artists need to sense and reinterpret the world.
Key Takeaway
Embrace both familiarity and innovation.
Themes
sensation
creativity
perception
Mood
inspired
curious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- painting
- photography
- installation
- performance art
Key Concepts
artistic process
cultural dialogue
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you stay grounded while pushing boundaries?
- What senses guide your creative decisions?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on novelty can alienate audiences.
