"I think you have to control the materials to an extent, but it's important to let the materials have a kind of power for themselves; like the natural power of gravity, if you are painting on a wall, it makes the paint trickle and it drips; there is no reason to fight that"
- Keith Haring
About this Quote
In this quote, artist Keith Haring is talking about the balance in between control and spontaneity in the innovative procedure. He believes that while it is important to have some control over the materials being used, it is equally crucial to permit the materials to have their own power and impact on the art work. Haring compares this to the natural force of gravity, which can cause paint to drip and drip when painting on a wall. He recommends that instead of combating versus these natural events, artists should welcome them and permit them to add a special and natural element to their work. This quote highlights the idea of discovering consistency in between intention and opportunity in the creative process.
This quote is written / told by Keith Haring between May 4, 1958 and February 16, 1990. He was a famous Artist from USA.
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