It’s a great excuse and luxury, having a job and blaming it for your inability to do your own art. When you don’t have to work, you are left with the horror of facing your own lack of imagination and your own emptiness. A devastating possibility when finally time is your own.
Meaning of the quote
It can be easy to blame your job for not being able to make your own art. But when you don't have to work, you have to face the fact that you might not be as creative as you thought. This can be really scary and make you feel empty inside. Having all the time in the world to do your own thing is a big responsibility, and it's not always as easy as it seems.
About Julian Schnabel
Julian Schnabel is an acclaimed American painter and filmmaker who gained international attention in the 1980s for his unique ‘plate paintings.’ He has since become a prominent figure in independent arthouse cinema, directing acclaimed films like ‘Before Night Falls’ and ‘The Diving Bell and the Butterfly.’
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It’s a great excuse and luxury, having a job and blaming it for your inability to do your own art. When you don’t have to work, you are left with the horror of facing your own lack of imagination and your own emptiness. A devastating possibility when finally time is your own.
American painter and filmmaker