Cute Quote by Patricia Piccinini
“I don't set out to make something that is repulsive and that would scare people. I know that some people don't like what I make, and don't find it cute, but that's hard for me to understand.”
About This Quote
Source Artist statement, exhibition catalogue, 2019
She creates works that challenge comfort zones, acknowledging that not everyone will appreciate them.
In simple terms: Art can be unsettling; not everyone will like it.
Create despite potential repulsion.
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Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- gallery installations
- public art
- media interviews
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we fear unsettling art?
- What does repulsion teach us?
Some may misinterpret intent, causing backlash.