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Although my art work was heavily informed by my design work on a formal and visual level, as regards meaning and content
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"Although my art work was heavily informed by my design work on a formal and visual level, as regards meaning and content the two practices parted ways"

- Barbara Kruger

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This quote by Barbara Kruger speaks with the distinction in between her art and style work. Kruger is stating that while her artwork was greatly influenced by her style work in regards to its formal and appearances, the 2 practices diverged when it pertained to the significance and content of the work. Kruger's art work is understood for its strong, graphic design, which is informed by her style work. However, her art work is likewise understood for its important and political messages, which are not present in her style work. Kruger's artwork is a powerful mix of type and material, and this quote talks to the importance of both in her practice. Kruger's art is a powerful tool for communicating her messages, and her quote talks to the significance of both the visual and the conceptual in her work.

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