Ben Quilty on dark
Ben Quilty3 quotes“I wanted to make a massive work so as soon as Nick Mitzevich invited me I said yes straight away and began to make the work.”
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I’d never seen [Haughton] Forrest’s work before until I came across it on the front of an ANZ book. I then researched a whole lot of his work.
Ben QuiltyBen Quilty The island was made in direct response. I used the diagnostic tool of Rorschach blots – something designed to extract and evaluate the dark and unconscious elements of our personality.
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Forgiveness comes after understanding & understanding comes after acceptance.
Tom MetcafeTom Metcafe Someday your pen will write a revolution. Until then, write your pain.
Fareena AliyaFareena Aliya Time is precious. So are the people in your life. So love and be loved. Because tomorrow is never promised.
Jenny AJenny A Thank you for still being there for yourself. For being strong. For being resilient. Keep going.
Yohan AcostaYohan Acosta There will never be a day, I am not thankful for the fire you brought to my life that still warms me to the bones.
Mark AnthonyMark Anthony You could have shook my whole world luckily I became aware, and I took a turn.
Emma SchippersEmma Schippers Be strong enough to bloom even in the storm.
Safna SulaimanSafna Sulaiman There is magic in the minuscule.
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I’m the ruler in my kingdom and my dark seat is hot. Step into my world and your heartbeat stop!
Aaron Dontez YatesAaron Dontez Yates I am trying my hardest to stay away from the horror movies just because I feel like people are thinking that’s what I do, that I’m a scream queen. I’d like to stay away from that.
A. J. CookA. J. Cook Take your delight in momentariness, Walk between dark and dark a shining space With the grave ‘s narrowness, though not its peace.
Robert GravesRobert Graves God’s jewels are often sent us in rough packages and by dark liveried servants, but within we find the very treasures of the King’s palace and the Bridegroom’s Love.
A. B. SimpsonA. B. Simpson Take your delight in momentariness, Walk between dark and dark a shining space With the grave ‘s narrowness, though not its peace.
Robert GravesRobert Graves Old dark sleepy pool… Quick unexpected frog Goes plop! Watersplash!
Matsuo BashoMatsuo Basho Ordinary people who are just kind of just going about their lives are transformed into heroes because they have the courage to put their voices out there. And I think that’s a powerful message in this time of political strife.
Viola DavisViola Davis Hold on to the ones who accept your rainbow as well as dark skies.
Safna SulaimanSafna Sulaiman