“As artists, we seek to restore our childlike perception: a more innocent state of wonder and appreciation not tethered to utility or survival.”
― The Creative Act: A Way of Being
― The Creative Act: A Way of Being
“An ordinary object can be elevated to the dignity of a work of art by the mere choice of an artist.”
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“Evolution is no longer seen as a competitive struggle for existence, but rather as a cooperative dance in which creativity and the constant emergence of novelty are the driving forces. And with the new emphasis on complexity, networks, and patterns of organization, a new science of qualities is slowly emerging.”
― Patterns of Connection: Essential Essays from Five Decades
― Patterns of Connection: Essential Essays from Five Decades
“The idea is the whole thing. If you stay true to the idea, it tells you everything you need to know, really. You just keep working to make it look like that idea looked, feel like it felt, sound like it sounded, and be the way it was.”
― Catching the Big Fish: Meditation, Consciousness, and Creativity: 10th Anniversary Edition
― Catching the Big Fish: Meditation, Consciousness, and Creativity: 10th Anniversary Edition
“One indicator of inspiration is awe. We tend to take so much for granted. How can we move past disconnection and desensitization to the incredible wonders of nature and human engineering all around us? Most of what we see in the world holds the potential to inspire astonishment if looked at from a less jaded perspective. Train yourself to see the awe behind the obvious. Look at the world from this vantage point as often as possible. Submerge yourself. The beauty around us enriches our lives in so many ways. It is an end in itself. And it sets an example for our own work. We can aim to develop an eye for harmony and balance, as if our creations have always been here, like mountains or feathers.”
― The Creative Act: A Way of Being
― The Creative Act: A Way of Being
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