Feels Quote by Marina Abramovic
“Talking about performance is such a strange thing because it's so immaterial. We are talking about soft matter. We are talking about something that is invisible. You can't see it. You can't touch it. You just can feel it.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: *The Artist Is Present* documentary, 2012
Performance art is intangible, existing as a felt experience rather than a physical object.
In simple terms: Art can be felt, not seen.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and value the invisible aspects of work.
Themes
art
perception
intangible
experience
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- dance
- theatre
- visual arts
- education
Key Concepts
phenomenology
soft matter
subjectivity
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you convey the value of something you cannot see?
- What methods help audiences sense the unseen?
A Different Perspective
The intangible nature can be hard to measure or sell.
