"To me I think artists in general make a statement - and for the rest of their lives - every album, every book - are variations on a theme"
- Mark Mothersbaugh
About this Quote
In this quote, Mark Mothersbaugh, an American artist and artist, reveals his belief that artists have a special capability to make a statement through their work. He suggests that this statement is not restricted to a single piece, however rather extends throughout an artist's entire career. Mothersbaugh compares an artist's body of work to variations on a style, implying that each album or book is a different analysis or expedition of the very same underlying message or concept. This quote highlights the power of art to communicate a message and the commitment of artists to continuously express their ideas and beliefs through their creations.
"I sort of try to read the books when they come out impartially and not make up my mind, but the fact is when I was reading the sixth, 'Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince', there were bits in there where I was going, 'God, I would love to do that because it's so good'"