"After Land I wanted to continue exploring the theme but I needed a new challenge so turned to colour. I explored Bradford and produced a series of urban landscapes that I liked, but because Land had made such an impact on the general public my colour work wasn't reviewed"
- Fay Godwin
About this Quote
Fay Godwin's quote speaks to the concept of creative exploration and the challenge of pressing oneself to attempt something brand-new. After developing her successful series of black and white photos, Land, Godwin wanted to continue checking out the theme but required a brand-new challenge. She chose to turn to colour and explore Bradford, producing a series of metropolitan landscapes that she liked. Nevertheless, since Land had made such an impact on the general public, her colour work was not examined as much as her black and white work. This quote talks to the idea of artistic exploration and the importance of pushing oneself to attempt something new. It also speaks to the concept of the general public's perception of art and how it can impact the reception of an artist's work.
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