CAMILLE: How are you coping with the situation?
AI: There is always going to be some limitation, good or bad. Under any kind of regulation, an artist can always find his creative space. Creativity itself grows out of a restricted condition. I don’t regard limitation strictly as a negative. When one is denied an immediate sharing of artwork and public commentary, the silence voice becomes another kind of creative form. Silence itself has its own critical force” (67-68).
Camille, J.J. “At Home with Ai Wei Wei: an interview by J.J. Camille.” Art in America. January 2012, No. 1, pgs 66 – 69.
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Reblogged this on Joy Corcoran Studio and commented:
I don’t regard limitation strictly as a negative either. Wonderful quote from Ai Wei Wei.
Thanks, Joy! I’m glad you enjoyed the post! Ai Wei Wei is incredible. Thanks again. Best, Kevin.
A great artist, and a quote for all of us to remember from Ai Wei Wei. Thank you!
Agreed! Thanks for commenting, Randy. Best, Kevin.
Great quote.
Thanks! And thanks for the comment! Glad you enjoyed the quote. Best, Kevin.
sometimes too many choices end with insipid work. I wholeheartedly agree. some of my own best work comes from limitations. thanks for sharing the quote
Good point! Thanks, dryadart! Best, Kevin.
He’s an incredible man and artist. It’s just a shame more people know him for his ‘birds nest’ stadium in Beijing rather than his other outstanding works. I still haven’t forgiven him for destroying those rare vases.
Seriously transparent and sweet words.
Nicely put! Thanks for the comment. Best, Kevin.
I loved reading this. Silence really does have its own creativity. Sometimes silence, helps add to a piece when an artist is creating. Wonderful article
I agree. Thanks for your comment! Best, Kevin.
Great quote. Silence as creation? Like sometimes the most creative thing to do is nothing at all. He is a wise man and a wonderful speaker.
I couldn’t agree more. Thank you for commenting! Best, Kevin.
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Great! Thanks for spreading the word! Best, Kevin.
What a great man!
Agreed! Thanks, Julian! Best, Kevin