Art Quote by Richard Serra
“When I moved into making sculpture, I could handle steel the way it had been handled in the technological revolution. I could use it the way bridge builders used it; I could use it the way they used it in industry and building and not the way it had been used in art.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Artforum interview, 1995
Sculpture can adopt industrial techniques, repurposing materials beyond traditional artistic uses.
In simple terms: Artists can use industrial methods for sculpture.
Key Takeaway
Explore new materials and methods.
Themes
innovation
materiality
industrial art
process
Mood
thoughtful
experimental
Type
artistic
technical
When to use this quote
- public installations
- architectural collaborations
- art workshops
Key Concepts
steelworking
engineering concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does material choice affect viewer perception?
- What challenges arise when merging art and industry?
A Different Perspective
Industrial methods may clash with aesthetic expectations.
