Eraserhead is my most spiritual movie. No one understands when I say that, but it is.
David LynchRead
For me, the creation of a photograph is experienced as a heightened emotional response, most akin to poetry and music, each image the culmination of a compelling impulse I cannot deny. Whether working with a human figure or a still life, I am deeply aware of my spiritual connection with it. In my life, as in my work, I am motivated by a great yearning for balance and harmony beyond the realm of human experience, reaching for the essence of oneness with the Universe.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote expresses the deep emotional and spiritual connection the artist feels when creating photographs, likening the experience to poetry and music.
Ruth Bernhard reflects on her artistic process, emphasizing that photography is not just a technical endeavor but a profound emotional response that resonates with her on a spiritual level. She perceives her work as a quest for balance and harmony, striving to connect with a greater essence that surpasses mere human experience, highlighting the transcendental aspects of art.
Themes
PhotographyArtEmotionConnectionSpiritualityBalanceHarmonyUniverse
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about creativity at a gallery opening.
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