Artist Quote by Martin Amis
“Seeing the world anew, as if it were new, is as old as writing. It's what all painters are trying to do, to see what's there, to see it in a way that renews it. It becomes more and more urgent as the planet gets worn flat and forest after forest is slain to print the paper for people's impressions to be scrawled down on. It becomes harder and harder to be original, to see things with an innocent eye. Innocence is much tied up with it. As the planet gets progressively less innocent, you need a more innocent eye to see it.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Guardian, 2005
Artists must constantly renew their perception to capture a world increasingly degraded, seeking innocence to reveal truth.
In simple terms: Artists need fresh eyes to see a worn world.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate an innocent, observant perspective.
Themes
creativity
environment
perception
Mood
reflective
urgent
Type
artistic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- painting
- writing
- photography
- urban exploration
- environmental activism
Key Concepts
innocence
renewal
environmental critique
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you train your mind to see with fresh innocence?
- What habits help maintain artistic originality?
A Different Perspective
Originality is harder when surroundings are polluted and commercialized.
