Artist Quote by Sarah Morris
“I think that people tend to look at the paintings as being resolved or finite. But, to me, a painting can be an index for all of the paintings I've done and all of the paintings I'm going to do. It's like if I'm doing a film of the Olympics, I'm not examining a specific sport; I'm interested in the overall context.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Artforum, 2020
A painting can serve as a reference point linking an artist’s past, present, and future works, emphasizing continuity over isolated pieces.
In simple terms: Paintings are interconnected indexes.
Key Takeaway
View each work as part of a larger narrative.
Themes
art
continuity
context
Mood
contemplative
inspired
Type
artistic
conceptual
When to use this quote
- gallery exhibitions
- artist retrospectives
- creative planning
Key Concepts
semiotics
visual narrative
Questions to Reflect On
- How does each work inform the next?
- What larger story emerges?
A Different Perspective
Focusing on single pieces may limit broader insight.
