For Margaret Qualley, David Lynch proved there was no point in suffering for art

For Margaret Qualley, David Lynch proved there was no point in suffering for art

The Substance star actress spoke about the work of David Lynch and its impact.

Revealed to the general public by Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood and now propelled by body horror The Substancethe talented Margaret Qualley paid tribute to David Lynch in an interview with IndieWire. She particularly expressed how much the director’s work had impacted her. “I think that Blue Velvet was the first movie I saw when I was 16. It still touches me deeply. These images and Isabella Rossellini’s performance… He will always inspire me, like everyone else”.

Her conception of art particularly speaks to the American actress and model:

“There is a quote about how people believe that Vincent Van Gogh’s suffering and pain were indicative of his art. And (Lynch) was saying that he thought that probably limited him, and that he could have been a lot more prolific if he hadn’t suffered so much. I thought this was a very clever point, in the sense that it demystifies the idea of ​​the struggling artist, and the amount of suffering someone has to endure to be able to make a solid piece of work. . I have the impression that this is something that particularly affects actors, in the sense that you have to inflict suffering on yourself to be good.”

Here is the Lynch quote in question:

“It is not necessary to suffer to show suffering. You don’t have to be full of torment to show torment. Just include it in the story (…) Many people say: “Suffering is good for art. Look at Van Gogh ». And I answer: “Let’s look at Van Gogh. Van Gogh didn’t paint because he hated it. The only time he was happy, probably, was when he was painting. He painted because he loved to paint. The rest of his life was pretty miserable. He didn’t sell anything. He was broke. Most of the time he was probably very hungry. It’s a matter of common sense. Suffering reduced. Negativity is the enemy of creativity ».”

Given Margaret Qualley’s intense latest film, it’s no surprise that this reflection resonates with her. David Lynch and Coralie Fargeat each show in their own (very different) way the suffering and darkness of the world. Furthermore, the French director was particularly inspired byElephant Man for his final monster “Elisasu” In The Substance. Proof that Lynch leaves many marks in the world of cinema.

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