"My icons do not raise up the blessed savior in elaborate cathedrals. They are constructed concentrations celebrating barren rooms. They bring a limited light"
- Dan Flavin
About this Quote
This quote by Dan Flavin speaks to the idea of minimalism in art. He is stating that his icons, or masterpieces, do not glorify the savior in grandiose ways. Rather, they are easy and commemorate the barrenness of a room. His icons bring a minimal light, suggesting that his works are not indicated to be overwhelming or overpowering, however rather to bring a subtle and gentle lighting. This quote talks to the concept of minimalism in art, where the artist is not attempting to make a grand declaration, but rather to bring a subtle charm to the area. Flavin's works are meant to bring a restricted light, a gentle tip of the beauty of simpleness. His works are meant to be valued for their subtlety and the method they bring a minimal light to an area.
This quote is written / told by Dan Flavin between April 1, 1933 and November 29, 1996. He/she was a famous Sculptor from USA.
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