What interests me is the opportunity for all of us to become something different from what we are, by constructing spaces that contribute something to the experience of who we are.
Richard SerraRead
I consider space to be a material. The articulation of space has come to take precedence over other concerns. I attempt to use sculptural form to make space distinct.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote highlights the importance of space in sculpture, emphasizing its materiality and significance in art.
Richard Serra expresses his belief that space is a fundamental material in the creation of art, particularly sculpture. He suggests that the way space is articulated and utilized becomes more important than other artistic concerns, as it defines the experience of the viewer and the distinctiveness of the sculptural form.
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SpaceSculptureArtFormMaterial
In practice
Example use cases
In discussions about contemporary sculpture, this quote can emphasize the relationship between spatial presence and artistic expression.
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If your educe sculpture to the flat plane of the temporal experience of the work. (...) the experience of the work is inseparable from the place in which the work resides. Apart from that condition, any experience of the work is a deception.
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