A picture must possess a real power to generate light ... for a long time now I've been conscious of expressing myself through light or rather in light.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Paintings must generate real light to express the artist's self.
- In plain terms
- Pictures must have power to generate light to express myself.
- What can you take from it?
- Prioritize light in expression.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is light in art?
- How does light express?
Another view
Overemphasis on light can flatten narrative content.
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