Able Quote by William Eggleston
“I think with being blind the one thing you would have going is that you could still feel things, see your way around so to speak. And if you had had the experience of seeing at one time in your life, then you would know what it was like and be able to function. I've said this before, I think I could really photograph blind if I had to.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 1995 Artforum interview on photography and blindness
He suggests that lacking sight can heighten other senses, allowing a different way to perceive and capture the world
In simple terms: Blindness can enhance other senses, enabling unique perception and photography
Key Takeaway
Use other senses to perceive and create
Themes
perception
sensory adaptation
creativity
photography
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
artistic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- portraiture
- street photography
- experimental art
Key Concepts
embodied cognition
visual art
mind‑body connection
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you translate non‑visual experiences into visual art?
- What senses can inform your creative process?
A Different Perspective
Blindness may limit visual composition techniques
