"Abandoning the project was incredibly stressful after having gone through the process of building the room, installing the kiln, collecting the stones, sitting with the kiln day and night as it came to temperature, experiencing the failures"
- Andy Goldsworthy
About this Quote
In this quote, artist Andy Goldsworthy reviews the extreme psychological toll of quiting on a task. He explains the laborious and meticulous procedure of constructing a room and setting up a kiln, in addition to the effort took into gathering stones. Goldsworthy then highlights the emotional investment he had in the job, as he spent many hours sitting with the kiln and carefully monitoring its temperature. Despite his dedication, he ultimately faced failures and needed to desert the job. This experience was extremely difficult for Goldsworthy, as he had actually poured his time, energy, and emotions into it. This quote showcases the deep enthusiasm and dedication that artists typically have for their work, and the frustration and heartache that can feature letting go of a job.
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