Absorb Quote by Richard Phillips
“For me, graffiti and the complexities with which it is either absorbed or expelled from what is going on, is a really good comparison to the way I see my work being similarly expelled or absorbed into different types of discourse.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Art & Culture Podcast, 2020
Graffiti’s reception mirrors how his work is accepted or rejected by various audiences.
In simple terms: His art is absorbed or expelled like graffiti.
Create work that sparks dialogue.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- gallery shows
- street art
- academic debate
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you handle criticism?
- What audience matters most?
Public taste can be hostile.