As an artist, I want to interpret my feelings - not run across the street and ask what my mother thinks.
Interpretation
This quote emphasizes the importance of personal expression in art over seeking external validation.
Ralph Bakshi suggests that true artistry lies in the interpretation of one's own feelings and experiences rather than conforming to others' opinions or expectations. This highlights the significance of individuality and authenticity in creative expression.
In practice
In an art workshop, one might use this quote to encourage participants to explore their own emotions instead of copying others.
In my career as a director, there's always been some point where you get halfway through it, or three-quarters, and you go: 'What is this thing all about, and why am I telling the story? Does anybody really care about seeing this?' At that time you have to say: 'OK, forget that and just go ahead.'
Pornography is any act that has no artistic merit and causes sexual thoughts...Sounds like almost every commercial on TV to me.
Elegance is not an outer quality, but a part of the soul that is visible to others.
...in my dreams the world would come alive, becoming so captivatingly majestic, free and ethereal, that afterwards it would be oppressive to breathe the dust of this painted life.
Now I realize that from '72 through to about '76, I was the ultimate rock star. I couldn't have been more rock star.
Fashion is only the attempt to realize art in living forms and social intercourse.
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