Art Quote by Richard Foreman
“Which implies that the real issue in art is the audience's response. Now I claim that when I make things, I don't care about the audience's response, I'm making them for myself. But I'm making them for myself as audience, because I want to wake myself up.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: 1992, Theatre of the Absurd, 1992
Art's purpose is self‑awakening; the audience is a mirror for the creator's own consciousness.
In simple terms: Create art to wake yourself up.
Make art for personal awakening, not external approval.
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When to use this quote
- solo performance
- private journaling
- creative workshops
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your work affect others?
- Can audience feedback enhance personal insight?
Focusing solely on self may ignore valuable external perspectives.