Art is longing. You never arrive, but you keep going in the hope that you will.
Anselm KieferRead
Whoever wants to know something about me - as an artist which alone is significant - they should look attentively at my pictures and there seek to recognise what I am and what I want.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The essence of an artist can be understood through their work rather than their personal life.
Gustav Klimt suggests that an artist's true self is expressed not through words or personal anecdotes but through their artwork. By examining the art created by an artist, one can gain a deeper understanding of their identity, intentions, and feelings, making the work itself a reflection of the artist's inner world.
Themes
ArtistArtExpressionIdentitySelfUnderstanding
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in an art class to inspire students to focus on their creative expression.
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