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Abstract Quote by Kurt Wagner

“With abstract work, I never was quite sure what it was that felt right about the painting, but I did know that I responded to it and I liked whatever it was offering me. That's something that seems to happen as well when I'm writing, where maybe things that don't necessarily make a lot of logical…” quote by Kurt Wagner
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“With abstract work, I never was quite sure what it was that felt right about the painting, but I did know that I responded to it and I liked whatever it was offering me. That's something that seems to happen as well when I'm writing, where maybe things that don't necessarily make a lot of logical sense are put together, and yet we struggle to make sense of these things somehow. I'm not quite sure why that is; it's something about human nature, I guess.”

Kurt Wagner

About This Quote

Source Interview: Discussion on artistic process, 2020

The quote reflects how intuitive, emotional responses guide artistic creation even when logical explanation is lacking, highlighting a mysterious aspect of human nature.

In simple terms: Intuition drives art more than logic.

Key Takeaway

Trust your gut in creative work.

Themes

creativity intuition artistic process human nature

Mood

reflective curious

Type

observational personal

When to use this quote

  • painting
  • writing
  • creative brainstorming
  • art critique sessions

Key Concepts

subjectivity emotional resonance psychology of art

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance intuition with critique?
  • What role does emotion play in your creative decisions?
A Different Perspective

Intuition can lead to misinterpretation without critical analysis.

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