Look, architecture has a lot of places to hide behind, a lot of excuses. "The client made me do this." "The city made me do this." "Oh, the budget." I don't believe that anymore.
Frank GehryRead
Your best work is your expression of yourself. Now, you may not be the greatest at it, but when you do it, you're the only expert.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Everyone has a unique perspective to share through their work, regardless of skill level.
This quote emphasizes the importance of self-expression in one's work. Frank Gehry suggests that while one may not be the most skilled, the act of creating something that reflects your own thoughts and experiences makes you an authority on that piece, as it is a direct reflection of who you are. It highlights the value of authenticity and individual perspective in artistic endeavors.
Themes
Self-ExpressionExpertiseArtAuthenticityCreativity
In practice
Example use cases
In an art class, when discussing personal projects.
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