Pollock was well known, certainly, but for all the wrong reasons. He was known as much for being wild and unconventional in his working methods as for being a great artist.

I met David Smith through my former wife, Cornelia, who'd studied with him.

I think of painting without subject matter as music without words.

As time goes on, I realize more and more that, beginning in the early 30's, David Smith began setting the precedent for what was to come later for many of us.

Usually I throw away what I don't get right the first time.

Context begins with other artists - seniors and mentors.

Pollock was well known, certainly, but for all the wrong reasons. He was known as much for being wild and unconventional in his working methods as for being a great artist.