Quote by Martin Puryear

I was never interested in making cool, distilled, pure objects.

I was never interested in making cool, distilled, pure objec

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This quote suggests that the speaker has little interest in creating objects that are considered trendy, refined, or simplistic. Rather, they likely prioritize creating things that are more complex, unique, or unconventional. The speaker seems to value creative expression that may not conform to established norms or expectations of what is considered "cool" or fashionable.

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