This quote suggests that all great works of art, in this case paintings, are never truly finished even when they seem to be.It implies that there’s always room for improvement or alteration, and the moment an artist decides to stop working on a piece is not necessarily because it’s perfect but because the next steps in its evolution are apparent. The painting is thus left incomplete at the point where its completion is obvious.
The ‘obvious completion’ could be seen as a point where further additions or alterations might spoil the balance of what has already been achieved. Therefore, it’s not about reaching a state of absolute perfection but rather knowing when to stop – recognizing that further work may detract from what has already been created.
Applying this concept beyond art, we can look at personal development or any project or task in today’s world. Frequently enough times we strive for perfection and keep tweaking things even when they’re good enough as we believe there’s always something more that can be done. But sometiems knowing when to stop is just as important as knowing how to begin.
In our pursuit of perfection, weather it’s in our careers, personal projects or relationships, we can overlook the fact that nothing is ever truly complete – everything evolves over time and so does our understanding of it. Thus instead of relentlessly chasing an elusive state of ‘completion’, recognizing progress and appreciating what has been accomplished so far could lead us towards a healthier sense of achievement.
In personal development especially, one might feel compelled to constantly improve oneself without acknowledging how far one has come already; this quote serves as a reminder that growth isn’t always linear nor does it have an end-point – every stage holds value and meaning.
So whether you’re creating art or working on yourself remember: Perfection isn’t about completing something flawlessly but rather understanding when your work reaches a point where its beauty lies within its perceived incompleteness.
