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“We want our artists to take the mundane materials of our lives, run it through their imaginations, and surprise us.” quote by Twyla Tharp
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““We want our artists to take the mundane materials of our lives, run it through their imaginations, and surprise us.””

Twyla Tharp

About This Quote

Source Interview: The Art of Creation, The New York Times, 2015

Artists should transform everyday objects into imaginative works that astonish viewers.

In simple terms: Turn ordinary into extraordinary.

Key Takeaway

Embrace imagination in daily life.

Themes

creativity art surprise

Mood

inspired curious

Type

artistic motivational

When to use this quote

  • design projects
  • classroom lessons
  • public installations
  • personal hobbies

Key Concepts

imagination material transformation artistic vision

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you see the ordinary differently?
  • What limits your creative imagination?
A Different Perspective

Not all mundane material can be easily reimagined; skill and perspective matter.

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