Art Quote by Thomas Merton
““Art enables us to find ourselves and loose ourselves at the same time.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Seven Storey Mountain, 1948
Art allows us to discover our identity while simultaneously losing ourselves in the creative experience.
In simple terms: Art reveals and dissolves self.
Use art to explore inner self.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- painting
- writing
- music therapy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does losing yourself in art feel like?
- How does art shape your sense of self?
Art may distract from reality.