I have a need to make these sorts of connections literal sometimes, and a vehicle often helps to do that. I have a relationship to car culture. It isn’t really about loving cars. It’s sort of about needing them.
Meaning of the quote
Matthew Barney, an American artist, says that he sometimes needs to make connections in a physical, literal way. A vehicle, like a car, often helps him do that. He has a relationship with car culture, but it's not because he loves cars. Instead, he feels he needs them to help him make the connections he wants to make.
About Matthew Barney
Matthew Barney is an acclaimed American artist who explores themes of geography, biology, and mythology through his groundbreaking sculptures, films, and drawings. He is best known for his acclaimed Cremaster Cycle, a series of experimental films that showcase his unique artistic vision.
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