When you look back on a lifetime and think of what has been given to the world by your presence, your fugitive presence, inevitably you think of your art, whatever it may be, as the gift you have made to the world in acknowledgment of the gift you have been given, which is the life itself... That work is not an expression of the desire for praise or recognition, or prizes, but the deepest manifestation of your gratitiude for the gift of life.
Interpretation
Art is a way to express gratitude for life and is a gift to the world.
This quote emphasizes the concept that one's artistic contributions are not merely for the sake of seeking recognition or accolades. Instead, it reflects a profound sense of gratitude for the experience of life itself, where the act of creating art becomes a meaningful way to acknowledge and give back to the world.
In practice
This quote can inspire artists at an exhibition, highlighting the importance of their contribution.
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