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“I have very little interest in endlessly telling people about my artistic process. It sounds like throwing yourself against a wall and crying. It's not interesting to most people. It's interesting to yourself. But it's your problem, not anyone else's.” quote by Laurel Nakadate
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“I have very little interest in endlessly telling people about my artistic process. It sounds like throwing yourself against a wall and crying. It's not interesting to most people. It's interesting to yourself. But it's your problem, not anyone else's.”

Laurel Nakadate

About This Quote

Source Interview: Artforum, 2018

Sharing artistic process can be self‑indulgent; it may not engage others, but serves personal clarity.

In simple terms: Process sharing is personal.

Key Takeaway

Share only if it serves your goal.

Themes

art self‑expression communication

Mood

introspective candid

Type

philosophical personal

When to use this quote

  • artist statements
  • workshops
  • public talks
  • personal branding

Key Concepts

creativity psychology audience perception

Questions to Reflect On

  • What balance between personal and public sharing works?
  • How does vulnerability affect reception?
A Different Perspective

Self‑focus may alienate audiences.

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