I build a painting by putting little marks together-some look like hot dogs, some like doughnuts.
Chuck CloseSee, I think our whole society is much too problem-solving oriented. It is far more interesting to participate in 'problem creation'... You know, ask yourself an interesting enough question and your attempt to find a tailor-made solution to that question will push you to a place where, pretty soon, you'll find yourself all by your lonesome - which I think is a more interesting place to be.
Chuck CloseNever let anyone define what you are capable of by using parameters that donโt apply to you.
Chuck CloseThe advice I like to give young artists, or really anybody whoโll listen to me, is not to wait around for inspiration. Inspiration is for amateurs; the rest of us just show up and get to work.
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