Accustomed Quote by Olafur Eliasson
“Your rainbow panorama enters into a dialogue with the existing architecture and reinforces what is assured beforehand, that is to say the view of the city. I have created a space which virtually erases the boundaries between inside and outside – where people become a little uncertain as to whether they have stepped into a work or into a part of the museum. This uncertainty is important to me, as it encourages people to think and sense beyond the limits within which they are accustomed to moving.”
About This Quote
Source Installation: The Weather Project, Tate Modern, 2003
The work blurs indoor‑outdoor boundaries, prompting viewers to question spatial limits and engage more deeply with the city view.
In simple terms: It mixes inside and outside, making people unsure where the artwork ends.
Key Takeaway
Embrace ambiguity to expand perception.
Themes
art
perception
space
architecture
public
Mood
curious
contemplative
Type
artistic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- museum visits
- urban design
- public spaces
- educational tours
Key Concepts
installation
site‑specific
environmental art
Questions to Reflect On
- How does uncertainty affect your experience of a space?
- What does the city view mean to you?
A Different Perspective
The effect may be lost without contextual information.
![“I created my own space, which was called the cave. It was a live/work space in downtown Los Angeles on 7th and Spring. When I lived there it was quite derelict. I got this massive space and half of it was my bedroom and the other half of it was the back room - no [natural] light, all fluorescent…” quote by Kesh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/fa4/kesh-22481_bedroom_i-created-my-own-space-which-was-called_3133804.jpg)
