The Art of Quoting (8)

My first quote I altered so it wasn’t as wordy and got straight to the point. I also provided a detailed explanation of what Kaphar was trying to explain about putting a camera in focus. Also, I framed my quotations better in my first and second quote.

1. Kaphar describes it as putting a camera in focus, “I could move the lens a little to the right, and you would go back and the folks in the background would come out. I’m just trying to do that here. I’m trying to give you that opportunity.” Kaphar’s point is that he is giving the individual the opportunity to shift their view in a way that brings forward the less noticeable people, and pushes back the ones who are of more importance. This forces you to look at the artwork as a whole, not just of the ones of importance in the front. 
2. From Southan’s point of view, he describes it as, “Artists, meanwhile, paint the beautiful landscape in front of them while the rest of the world burns.” In other words, Southan believes that this beautiful landscape that artists are creating is only benefitting the creator of the piece. But, instead of using it primarily to benefit the creator, art could be used to give the message of world suffering to the people who encounter the piece. This would urge them to not let the world burn and to start helping others, instead of continuing to do it for themselves.