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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I don’t regard limitation strictly as a negative either. Wonderful quote from Ai Wei Wei.
A great artist, and a quote for all of us to remember from Ai Wei Wei. Thank you!
Great quote.
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
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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.
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
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.
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What a great man!
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