Any individual can contribute its own belief. And our society or even our government are made by the people. The people would have the final voice, but it requires each individual to act. If we don't act, then the result is very clear. So for too long Americans take liberty as granted. We think we are in the safe hand, the democracy and the liberty, which is not true. And it can be even getting much worse than today.

I'm always interested in people who are not orientated in art circles to become part of it.

As a human being, member of society, you must clearly state your mind. It's a responsibility. It is the way you identify yourself otherwise you don't know who you are and why you are here.

The purpose of art is the fight for freedom.

It's always nice to share your energy with young people, the people who might not have any skills but are simply willing to be a part of it.

The [China] government has improved in the last years. Of course, the structure is still the same; there's still a one-party system and strong censorship.

Warhol influenced me because of his writing. If I had never read his writings and interviews, I would never have understood his work.