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Art Quote by Moira J. Moore

“Taro came into the room, strands of hair flying free of the tie at the back of his skull, sweat plastering his cream-colored shirt against his chest and back. I wished I had an artist's skill, that I could make renderings of him in all his states of beauty. He would never want to look at them, or…” quote by Moira J. Moore
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“Taro came into the room, strands of hair flying free of the tie at the back of his skull, sweat plastering his cream-colored shirt against his chest and back. I wished I had an artist's skill, that I could make renderings of him in all his states of beauty. He would never want to look at them, or even know about them. I would just like them for myself. Maybe he would want to see them when he was much older, and beautiful in a different way.”

Moira J. Moore

About This Quote

The narrator admires Taro’s beauty and wishes to capture it artistically, fearing Taro’s indifference.

In simple terms: Admiration for beauty and desire to preserve it.

Key Takeaway

Create art to honor what you cherish.

Themes

beauty art desire

Mood

introspective creative

Type

artistic personal

When to use this quote

  • portrait painting
  • visual journaling
  • memory keeping

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance admiration with respect for privacy?
  • What ethical lines exist in artistic representation?
A Different Perspective

The desire may objectify rather than respect the subject.

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