I've done movies I'm very proud of, but there's always a sense of: 'Come see this shiny new car!' The question I hate the most is: 'Why should people see it?'
Oscar IsaacRead
Anything that's made by humans is about humans, whether it's about gods or aliens or anything; it's about some sort of expressive nature about us.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Human creativity reflects our nature, regardless of the subject matter.
The quote emphasizes that all creations by humans, regardless of whether they depict gods, aliens, or other themes, ultimately reveal insights into human nature and our emotions. This suggests that art is a mirror reflecting our innermost thoughts, feelings, and experiences, making it a fundamentally human endeavor.
Themes
ArtHuman NatureExpressionCreativityEmotions
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used during a speech at an art exhibition to highlight the connection between the artwork and human experience.
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