Back again Quote by Kehinde Wiley
“You know, the process, I think, is the story. And it goes back, again, to what I said about chance and about radical contingency, the idea that all of this is this well-oiled machine that's been reared up and, like, really articulated and thought about.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Art Talk Podcast, 2020
The creative process is shaped by chance and radical contingency, forming a complex, intentional system that evolves through deliberate articulation.
In simple terms: Art emerges from chance and deliberate design.
Key Takeaway
Embrace uncertainty while shaping work.
Themes
creativity
chance
contingency
design
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
analysis
philosophical
When to use this quote
- studio practice
- collaborative projects
- creative brainstorming
- exhibition planning
Key Concepts
philosophy of art
systems thinking
intentionality
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance randomness with intention?
- What role does surprise play in your work?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on control can stifle spontaneity.
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