You can grow up with literally nothing and you don’t suffer if you know you’re loved and valued.
Esperanza SpaldingRead
It's a pity that if someone who has a really profoundly potent art to share chooses not to or doesn't fit into this very thin slice of what's desirable and marketable, chances are the public will never get a chance to hear what they're doing.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Art that diverges from market trends may be overlooked and never appreciated.
Esperanza Spalding highlights the unfortunate reality that artists with unique and profound expressions might refrain from sharing their work if it doesn't conform to popular standards. This sentiment underscores the idea that the commercialization of art can stifle creativity and prevent audiences from experiencing diverse and innovative forms of expression.
Themes
ArtExpressionCreativityMarketPublic
In practice
Example use cases
An artist discussing the pressures of conforming to commercial trends at a gallery opening.
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