The manipulation of materials in an artwork is a result of this state of mind.
AGNES MARTINThe manipulation of materials in an artwork is a result of this state of mind.
AGNES MARTINGive up doing the things that you do not like to do.
AGNES MARTINThe worst thing you can think about when you’re working is yourself.
AGNES MARTINThe happiness of every living thing is what we want.
AGNES MARTINAll that seems like error is not error; and it all has to be done. That which seems like a false step is the next step.
AGNES MARTINYou must find the things that you do like. The things that are acceptable to your mind.
AGNES MARTINWithdraws and makes itself up again pulls itself together with pride towers with pride rushes forward into imaginary conquest crashes in frustration withdraws with remorse and repentance pulls itself together with new resolution
AGNES MARTINI used to meditate until I learned to stop thinking.
AGNES MARTINPollock 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.
AGNES MARTINWhen I first made a grid I happened to be thinking of the innocence of trees and then this grid came into my mind and I thought it represented innocence, and I still do, and so I painted it and then I was satisfied. I thought, this is my vision.
AGNES MARTINI often paint tranquility. If you stop thinking and rest, then a little happiness comes into your mind. At perfect rest you are comfortable.
AGNES MARTINThe artist works by awareness of his own state of mind.
AGNES MARTINBeauty is the mystery of life. It is not in the eye, it is in the mind.
AGNES MARTINThe 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.
AGNES MARTINI think it’s a response in our minds to perfection. It’s too bad, people not realizing that their minds expand beyond this world.
AGNES MARTINAny material may be used but the theme is the same and the response is the same for all artwork.
AGNES MARTIN