Black Quote by Michael Craig-Martin
“I had been doing wall drawings, but they were always black and white. Then in 1993 I painted all the walls of a room to make an installation and as soon as I saw the colour on the walls, it changed my whole life.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Art Journal, 1994
Encountering vivid color transformed the artist’s perception and creative direction.
In simple terms: Color changed his life.
Key Takeaway
Embrace new visual experiences.
Themes
art
creativity
transformation
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
artistic
When to use this quote
- gallery installations
- design projects
- interior decoration
Key Concepts
aesthetic theory
personal growth
Questions to Reflect On
- How does color affect your mood?
- Can you find inspiration without color?
A Different Perspective
Color alone may not sustain inspiration.
![“[I] don't want people to see it [paintings] as a specific intention on my part. If somebody has that interest in these objects, of course they can see that, but from my own point of view, I'd rather stay as neutral as possible.” quote by Michael Craig-Martin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2c8/michael-craig-martin-9157_artist_i-don-t-want-people-to-see-it-paintings_421873.jpg)
