Art Quote by Robert Motherwell
“In printmaking, I essentially use the same process as in painting with one important exception ... to try, with sensitivity to the medium to emphasize what printing can do best ... better than say, painting or collaging or watercolour or drawing or whatever ... Otherwise, the artist expresses the same vision in graphics that he does in his other work.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Art Talk, 1975
He argues that printmaking should highlight its unique strengths rather than mimic other media, allowing the artist’s vision to be expressed through the specific qualities of the print process.
In simple terms: Printmaking should showcase its own qualities, not copy other art forms.
Key Takeaway
Emphasize the medium’s unique possibilities.
Themes
art
medium
expression
technique
creativity
Mood
reflective
inspired
Type
artistic
educational
When to use this quote
- gallery exhibition
- art class
- studio practice
- artist statement
Key Concepts
Printmaking
visual communication
artistic intent
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you exploit printmaking’s unique traits?
- What aspects of your work change when you switch media?
A Different Perspective
Printmaking may still be limited by technical constraints and audience perception.
