Ephemeral work made outside, for and about a day, lies at the core of my art and its making must be kept private.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Temporary art created outdoors focuses on the moment and requires privacy during creation.
- In plain terms
- My short-lived outdoor art is central and private.
- What can you take from it?
- Value the process of making over the result.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is private art less valuable?
- Why hide the creative process?
Another view
Privacy can limit public appreciation of the work.
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