Brother Quote by Stephen Bruner
“I was pretty spoiled growing up, creatively and artistically; we were exposed to a lot of different things. I remember watching my brother's friends struggle to get to the level he was at musically and wondering why they were having such a hard time.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast discussion, 2020
Growing up with abundant artistic exposure can create both privilege and envy toward those who struggle to reach similar levels.
In simple terms: Abundant exposure can breed envy and perspective on effort.
Recognize privilege and use it to support others.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- Mentoring young artists
- creating inclusive programs
- reflecting on personal advantage
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you leverage your artistic background to help others?
- What does privilege mean to you in creative fields?
Privilege can blind one to systemic barriers others face.