Quote by Clayton F. Merrell, Artist's Sta

Behind every painting is a secret and inexplicable desire. Behind mine is this:I want to make a painting that can tear a person in two. I want to make a painting that can make a person who has been torn in two whole again. I want them to be the same painting.

Behind every painting is a secret and inexplicable desire. B

Summary

This quote reflects the artist's deep desire and intention behind their painting. They seek to create a piece that possesses an unparalleled power to evoke intense emotions and have a profound impact on the viewer. The artist aspires to create a painting that can emotionally divide someone, drawing out their inner conflicts and vulnerabilities. Simultaneously, they aim to offer solace and healing, bringing together the fragmented aspects of a person's psyche through the transformative experience of engaging with art. Ultimately, the artist wishes for the painting to be a transformative force, uniting the viewer's divided self into a cohesive and complete whole.

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