When you stop doing something, it doesn't mean you are rejecting the previous work. That's the mistake; it's not rejecting it, it's saying, 'I have exploited it enough now and I wish to take a look at another corner.'
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I haven't stopped painting or drawing - I've just added another medium.
Interpretation
What this quote means
David Hockney emphasizes the evolution of creativity by exploring different artistic mediums.
In this quote, David Hockney expresses that his artistic journey has not ceased but rather expanded and diversified through the introduction of new mediums. It highlights the idea that artists can continually evolve their expression by incorporating various techniques and materials, rather than being confined to a single form of art, celebrating the fluidity and adaptability of creativity.
Themes
ArtCreativityMediumEvolutionExpression
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used during an art class to inspire students to try different techniques.
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