Quote by Katherine Anne Porter

Human life itself may be almost pure chaos, but the work of the artist is to take these handfuls of confusion and disparate things, things that seem to be irreconcilable, and put them together in a frame to give them some kind of shape and meaning.

Human life itself may be almost pure chaos, but the work of

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This quote emphasizes the role of artists in creating order and meaning from the chaos of human life. It suggests that although life may appear chaotic and filled with disparate elements, artists have the ability to weave these elements together, reconciling them within a frame to provide shape and significance. By doing so, artists bring coherence and understanding to the seemingly disjointed aspects of existence, giving them a sense of purpose and connection.

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