Attempt Quote by Keith Sonnier
“I think everyone at some point comes up against a wall. Curiously, though, if you continue working, you might readdress that idea from another direction. If you didn't try something, you'd never have anything; if you didn't make an attempt to make the work, it wouldn't exist. There have been times when I could not work, and I would just go and sit down in the studio and wait to see what might happen. You can't always just go and take an exotic trip and come back and make something.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Art Talk with Keith Sonnier, 2015
When faced with a barrier, persisting and shifting perspective can reveal new possibilities, while inaction prevents creation.
In simple terms: Barriers can be overcome by persistence and new angles.
Key Takeaway
Keep working, explore different approaches.
Themes
creativity
perseverance
problem solving
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- studio practice
- creative blocks
- project development
Key Concepts
artistic process
mental flexibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you reframe a current obstacle?
- What small shift could spark a new idea?
A Different Perspective
Stagnation limits progress despite effort.
