Quote by Robert Rauschenberg

So that ideas of sort of relaxed symmetry have been something for years that I have been concerned with because I think that symmetry is a neutral shape as opposed to a form of design.

So that ideas of sort of relaxed symmetry have been somethin

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The quote highlights the speaker's long-standing interest in the concept of "relaxed symmetry." They argue that symmetry is not a deliberate design choice but rather a neutral shape. Unlike intentional designs, symmetrical patterns lack inherent meaning and appeal to a sense of aesthetic balance. The speaker implies that their focus lies in exploring and perhaps challenging the notion of symmetry as a fundamental principle in design, indicating a preference for more dynamic and unconventional approaches.

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