That which takes us by surprise-moments of happiness-that is inspiration.
AGNES MARTINThe artist works by awareness of his own state of mind.
More Agnes Martin Quotes
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Any material may be used but the theme is the same and the response is the same for all artwork.
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The adventurous state of mind is a high house… The joy of adventure is unaccountable.
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Fulfill your potential. That’s the way to happiness.
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One must see the ideal in one’s own mind. It is like a memory – an awareness -of perfection.
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Pollock was terrific. I think he freed himself of all kinds of worry about this world. Ran around and dripped, and then he managed to express ecstasy.
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We all have the same concern, but the artist must know exactly what the experience is. He must pursue the truth relentlessly
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This is the attractiveness of artwork. It is adventurous, strenuous and joyful.
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I’m very careful not to have ideas, because they’re inaccurate.
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Beauty and happiness and life are all the same and they are pervasive, unattached and abstract and they are our only concern.
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Inspiration is there all the time. For everyone whose mind is not clouded over with thoughts whether they realize it or not.
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The Minimalists are idealist. They want to minimise themselves in favour of the ideal. But I just can’t. You see, my paintings are not cool.
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To progress in life you must give up the things you do not like.
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Happiness is being on the beam with life – to feel the pull of life
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The worst thing you can think about when you’re working is yourself.
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I paint with my back to the world
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