Famous quote by Lawrence Halprin

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Then I sit down, work at it, because now I have a convincing feeling about what that place wants to be, you see? And its
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"Then I sit down, work at it, because now I have a convincing feeling about what that place wants to be, you see? And it's not just me. Me and my talent comes in taking that consensus and then making something wonderful out of it - a work of art"

- Lawrence Halprin

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This quote by Lawrence Halprin speaks with the innovative procedure of making art. He suggests that the first step is to sit down and operate at it, and to sense of what the location wants to be. This sensation is not just his own, but an agreement of what the place should be. He then takes this consensus and utilizes his skill to create something fantastic out of it - a masterpiece. This quote speaks to the value of collaboration and consensus in the creative process, and how it can be used to produce something lovely. It also talks to the value of having a vision and a feeling for what the place should be, and how this can be utilized to produce something special.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Lawrence Halprin somewhere between July 1, 1916 and today. He/she was a famous Architect from USA. The author also have 13 other quotes.

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