Artist Quote by Kurt Schwitters
“I could see no reason why used tram tickets, bits of driftwood, buttons and old junk from attics and rubbish heaps should not serve well as materials for paintings; they suited the purpose just as well as factory-made paints It is possible to cry out using bits of old rubbish, and that's what I did, gluing and nailing them together.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Merzbau, 1923–1932, Kurt Schwitters
Repurposing discarded objects as artistic material demonstrates creativity and resourcefulness.
In simple terms: Old junk can become art.
Key Takeaway
Embrace found objects in creation.
Themes
creativity
resourcefulness
artistic expression
Mood
playful
experimental
Type
artistic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- studio practice
- community art projects
- environmental installations
Key Concepts
found object art
Dadaism
collage
Questions to Reflect On
- How can everyday waste inspire new art forms?
- What does this say about value and waste?
A Different Perspective
May lack durability or permanence compared to traditional media.
