Great Quote by Laurie Simmons
“Any work that is really great hovers between terrific and terrible.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Art magazine, 2018
Great work often balances between brilliance and flaw, existing in a space that is both excellent and imperfect.
In simple terms: Great art hovers between good and bad.
Key Takeaway
Accept imperfection in excellence.
Themes
art
excellence
imperfection
balance
creativity
Mood
thoughtful
inspired
Type
artistic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- gallery curation
- creative process
- peer review
- personal artistic development
Key Concepts
critical theory
aesthetic tension
artistic risk
Questions to Reflect On
- How does tension enhance art?
- When is imperfection intentional?
A Different Perspective
May undervalue consistency.
