A definition of art is that it makes concrete our most subtle emotions. I think the highest form of art is music. It’s the most abstract of all art expression.
AGNES MARTINIt is commonly thought that everything that is can be put into words.
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It is commonly thought that everything that is can be put into words.
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Art is the concrete representation of our most subtle feelings.
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There’s not any hint of nature. And still everybody responds, I think.
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That which takes us by surprise-moments of happiness-that is inspiration.
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You must find the things that you do like. The things that are acceptable to your mind.
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I hope I have made it clear that the work is about perfection as we are aware of it in our minds but that the paintings are very far from being perfect – completely removed in fact – even as we ourselves are.
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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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I used to meditate until I learned to stop thinking.
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Doing what you were born to do … That’s the way to be happy.
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When I think of art I think of beauty. Beauty is the mystery of life. It is not in the eye it is in the mind. In our minds there is awareness of perfection.
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I often paint tranquility. If you stop thinking and rest, then a little happiness comes into your mind. At perfect rest you are comfortable.
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The worst thing you can think about when you’re working is yourself.
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All 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.
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Once he sees this fact his feet are on the path. If you want to know the truth you will know it.
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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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