Quote by Emily Carr

I think that one's art is a growth inside one. I do not think one can explain growth. It is silent and subtle. One does not keep digging up a plant to see how it grows.

I think that one's art is a growth inside one. I do not thin

Summary

This quote suggests that art is a personal and introspective process, representing growth within an individual. It highlights the notion that growth, like art, is intangible and cannot be fully explained or observed by constantly examining it. By using the analogy of a plant, the quote emphasizes that growth occurs naturally and organically, without needing constant scrutiny. It suggests that art, similarly, should be allowed to develop silently and subtlety within an artist, without constantly dissecting or analyzing it.

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By Emily Carr

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