Artist Quote by Virginia Dwan
“People should go to the works and experience them. Because just having an idea or picture in mind is absolutely not the experience that's necessary. Even just landing in Albuquerque or Salt Lake City or Las Vegas was immediately part of the experience. And then you'd get in a car from the airport and take these very long trips - in Michael Heizer's case, it was three hours by car to get to his work. And then there's walking around and into the piece and seeing it from different angles. The kinetic experience of being a part of it physically was very important for me.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Art discussion with Virginia Dwan, 1990s
Emphasizes experiencing art physically rather than just imagining it, highlighting immersion and perspective.
In simple terms: Experience art in person, not just mentally.
Key Takeaway
Seek direct engagement with works.
Themes
art
experience
perception
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
artistic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- visiting installations
- traveling to galleries
- walking through exhibits
Key Concepts
site-specific art
kinetic art
embodied cognition
Questions to Reflect On
- What does physical presence add to understanding?
- How can remote viewers simulate immersion?
A Different Perspective
Physical access may be limited for some.
