There's a belonging problem in Hollywood. Who dictates who belongs? The very body who dictates that looks all one way.
Ava DuvernayRead
The best art is realized when you can share the experience of making of it and not just the presentation of it, so that the audience is part of the creation and not just part of the consumption. Then it becomes much more full-bodied and robust.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Art is more meaningful when created collaboratively and engaged with by the audience.
Ava Duvernay emphasizes that the true essence of art lies not just in the final product presented to the audience, but in the shared experience of its creation. When the audience participates in this process, the artwork becomes richer and more impactful, transforming their role from mere consumers to active contributors.
Themes
ArtCreationAudienceExperienceCollaboration
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech at an art exhibition, one might use this quote to highlight the importance of community in the artistic process.
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