Art Quote by Michael C. McMillen
“I want to create objects that will stimulate the viewer in ways that I am stimulated by these objects. Now that's an ideal situation and the artist has no control over what his audience is going to think, but they can try to communicate some quality, some poetry through the work and just hope that the viewer has something in the vicinity of a similar experience.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Art Talk with Michael C. McMillen, 2015
The artist seeks to provoke in viewers the same emotional response they experience, acknowledging limited control over interpretation.
In simple terms: Artists aim to share personal feeling through their work.
Key Takeaway
Create works that invite personal resonance.
Themes
art
perception
communication
subjectivity
Mood
reflective
hopeful
curious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- gallery exhibition
- public installation
- personal studio practice
Key Concepts
aesthetic experience
empathy
interpretation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can artists bridge the gap between intention and perception?
- What strategies help align viewer experience with artistic vision?
A Different Perspective
Audience reactions may diverge wildly from the artist’s intent, limiting intended impact.
