Amina Agueznay Quotes
born 1963 Morocco
Amina Agueznay (born 1963) is a Moroccan visual artist and architect.
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Art can change the world by respecting individual dignity while embracing the power of collaborative creation.
Everyone has something to express, and if we can help them find an outlet for their creative process—that keeps craft alive
I trust the hand, the collaborative process, the communication among people who share their talents
It is my belief that human creation – whether art, literature, music or architecture – is inherently situated
What I remember most is the desire for immediacy, for tactility. You can’t hug a building
An artist’s country of origin is not the only force at play; artistic expression is shaped by a complex set of factors
My interaction with artisanship is very different—I’m not interested in the object; I’m interested in the human beings who make objects
I do consider how the viewer will experience the work, and to me, this experience should, and does, involve all of the senses – except taste!
I usually think of myself as a conductor, but sometimes I like to be a musician, too
Crafts in Morocco involve amazing heritage skills, handed down from one generation to the next, and each artisan has their own particular voice. Some are eager to innovate, others are not, they just want to perform the same gesture