Child Quote by Michael Moschen
“My form is more on the lines of a Chinese porcelain-jar juggler. They learn it as a child. They learn, learn, learn, learn - but not with a porcelain jar. Then, when they're ready to perform, they're taken to a museum, and they're given a porcelain jar for a lifetime to use. When they're done, it's returned to the museum.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Performance Art Discussion, Michael Moschen, 1998
Describes skill development as early learning, later formalized and preserved, implying lifelong mastery.
In simple terms: Early learning becomes a lifelong skill displayed publicly.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate skills early and preserve them.
Themes
skill development
art
education
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
artistic
educational
When to use this quote
- childhood training
- museum exhibitions
- public performances
- skill preservation
Key Concepts
performance
craftsmanship
lifelong learning
Questions to Reflect On
- What skill have you nurtured since childhood?
- How does formal recognition affect personal growth?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on formal venues may limit spontaneous creativity.
