I had this dance in me for a long time,and I had to put it into La joie de vivre. It was like a rhythm within me that carried me along.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Artists express an inner rhythm or feeling that drives their specific works over time.
- In plain terms
- I put a rhythm inside me into my work.
- What can you take from it?
- Let your inner feelings guide what you create.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What drives your art?
- How do you hear your rhythm?
Another view
Relying only on inner rhythm might disconnect art from audience needs.
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