its always made me feel a bit better to look back @ notable artists/scientists who were likely insane & look for quotes attributed to them. makes me feel less alone. this one is my favorite & has kept me going despite chronic depression ever since i found it
2d ago
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when i feel like shit i turn to my favorite pieces of art for answers. sometimes the answers you need are found in your favorite album. sometimes you have to go to a marina abramovic exhibition. sometimes you have to just sit with it and with yourself. iβm an atheist but this is what i imagine people read scripture for and like i get it! this shitβs crazy!
Jan 20, 2025
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Recently watched a documentary about the LA-based artist, Coulter Jacobs, and there's a shot in the film that briefly lingers on a quote he had painted onto a block of wood:
Learn what is to be taken seriously and laugh at the rest*
My take on it:
The quote isn't anything revolutionary, but within the context of the doc, which focuses on Jacobs' artistic pursuits/struggles and influence within the LA tattoo artist + abstract art community, it perfectly sums up the importance of being forgiving & allowing yourself room to breathe when you're working on your craft.
As someone who has a tendency to overthink & give my all with even the smallest of tasks, finding that delineation between seriousness and levity can get very blurry at times, but perhaps that's exactly why that short sentence stood out to me and it may be of use to you too.
Whether you consider yourself an artist or not, it's just as good a reminder to not take everything in this life with too much severity. It's a heavy existence already, no need to make it harder on yourself by treating everything like it will utterly make or break your life and/or career.
*The quote originally comes from Hermann Hesse, a German-Swiss novelist, poet, painter & Nobel laureate whose works focused a lot on the pursuit of personal authenticity and self-understanding.
Apr 11, 2024
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this quote really helped shift my perspective about creative work and helps me push through a lot of moments of self doubt to persevere in this process. few things have stuck with me like this has and i think anyone creating anything should read it
Jan 26, 2024
