The only thing a master can teach is how to learn about yourself. There are no secrets. They are only techniques to waken yourself.
Alejandro JodorowskyRead
All the pictures I could never do, I'll do it in comics. All the comics I do are the pictures I could never do.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote expresses the idea that comics allow for creative expression that traditional pictures cannot capture.
Alejandro Jodorowsky highlights the unique power of comics as a medium of art that encompasses his creative vision in ways that traditional pictures do not. By stating that the comics he creates are the pictures he could never do, he suggests that comics provide a blended form of artistic expression that transcends the limitations of conventional imagery, allowing for greater storytelling and imaginative possibilities.
Themes
ComicsArtCreative ExpressionImaginationStorytelling
In practice
Example use cases
During a workshop on graphic novels, this quote can inspire students to explore what they can express through comics.
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