Romantic art deals with the exception and with the individual. Good people, belonging as they do to the normal, and so, commonplace type, are artistically uninteresting.
Oscar WildeRead
Painting doesn't freeze time. It circulates and recycles time like a wheel that turns. Those who were first might well be last. Painting is a very slow art. It doesn't travel with the speed of light. That's why dead painters shine so bright.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Painting captures moments that reflect the passage of time, offering a timeless perspective on art and life.
In this quote, Marlene Dumas emphasizes how painting operates not as a mere snapshot of a fleeting moment but as a medium that reflects and transforms our understanding of time. She points out that while art may not progress as quickly as modern life, it possesses a unique ability to resonate with audiences long after the artist has passed, highlighting the enduring nature of creative expression.
Themes
PaintingTimeArtCreativityLegacy
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in an art class to discuss the timeless nature of artistic expression.
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