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Everything has a sort of double meaning for me, theres the ordinary everyday meaning of things, and the imaginary meanin
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"Everything has a sort of double meaning for me, there's the ordinary everyday meaning of things, and the imaginary meaning about it all, and I wanted to bring these things together, and in this first big Resurrection of mine you have a good example of this sort of thing"

- Stanley Spencer

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This quote by Stanley Spencer speaks to the concept of duality in life. He is recommending that there is a literal, daily meaning to things, and after that there is an imaginary, much deeper meaning. He wished to bring these 2 together in his work, and he believes that his very first big Resurrection is a good example of this. This quote speaks to the idea that life is not constantly what it seems, which there is often a deeper, more meaningful interpretation of occasions. Spencer's work is a reflection of this concept, as he sought to integrate the actual and the imaginary in his art. He wished to show that there is more to life than what fulfills the eye, and that there is a much deeper significance to be found in the everyday.

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England Flag This quote is written / told by Stanley Spencer between June 30, 1891 and December 14, 1959. He/she was a famous Artist from England. The author also have 1 other quotes.

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