The artist who becomes thoroughly aware consequently ceases to be one.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Total awareness ends the creative state. Art requires some lack of full consciousness.
- In plain terms
- Thinking too much stops art.
- What can you take from it?
- Don't overanalyze your creative process.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does analysis stop your flow?
- How do you create?
Another view
Some awareness is needed for craft.
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