The Creative Stance

"ambiguous. I think the kinds of questions or misunderstandings that
ambiguity provokes are due to our immediate unwillingness to accept
or process it. Processing ambiguity means we need to step outside our
comfort zone of conformity, convention and stereotype – we need to
develop patience for reflection and a capacity for deep analysis. And,
we need to no longer be afraid of doubt.
We have to learn to balance confidently on the tightrope and
develop the reflexes to change colour like the chameleon. Then we
can confidently utilise the characteristics of ambiguity to cast doubt
within ourselves and others with intelligence and sincerity. Where there
is doubt, there is space for self-innovation and for stimulating the
imaginations of others." Lucy Orta

Book description from publisher: "The Creative Stance is a celebration of the principles essential to creative success, in all disciplines and walks of life. Some of the most important practitioners working today reflect on the rewards and demands of creative endeavour, from filmmaking to design, fashion to sculpture, painting to protest. Essential reading for the creative student, the curious entrepreneur and anyone who has felt the need to create. The Creative Stance is designed by Sarah Boris, includes over twenty new illustrations by Jay Cover, and features newly-commissioned text by:

Grayson Perry
Sonia Boyce
Lucy Orta
William Raban
Mary Katrantzou
Bob and Roberta Smith
Edmund de Waal
Tom Morton
Scott King
Roger Hiorns
Marvin Gaye Chetwynd
Sophia Al-Maria
Phil Baines
Siobhan Davies
Richard Deacon
Pratap Rughani
Nils Norman
Lawrence Zeegan