I hope you will understand that architecture has nothing to do with the inventions of forms. It is not a playground for children, young or old. Architecture is the real battleground of the spirit.
Ludwig Mies Van Der RoheRead
Artists live with God – but give their little finger to Satan. I sleep with the angels and dream of the devil.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects the duality of the artist's experience, entwined with both divine inspiration and earthly struggles.
Heitor Villa-Lobos suggests that artists are often in touch with a higher spiritual realm, connected to divine creativity and beauty, while simultaneously grappling with darker, more challenging aspects of life. This duality demonstrates the complex nature of artistic expression, where joy and suffering coexist, influencing the artist's creations.
Themes
ArtDualityCreativityInspirationStruggle
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used during an art exhibition to emphasize the emotional journey of artists.
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