I think from an artist's point of view, everything in art, in fact everything in the world is available as material.
Michael Craig-MartinIf you close the door to the things you feel comfortable with, you will never discover the truth about yourself.
Michael Craig-MartinThe internet has extended the possibility of making art to more people, and particularly of enabling it to be seen by others. I am sure the internet is having a profound impact on art, particularly those who have grown up with it, but making good art will remain as difficult (and as easy) as it ever was. Having a lasting impact may become more not less difficult.
Michael Craig-MartinI think that cultural influence is very deep, it is not on the surface and this is true in every culture.
Michael Craig-MartinWhen I was a very young student I loved and admired the work of Sam Beckett, who is famously pessimistic, and whose writing is an extraordinary examination of emptiness. I wanted to be like Beckett. I don't have the same attitude toward the world, I'm naturally optimistic, and so of course I could never be like Beckett. You can't force yourself to become like someone you admire.
Michael Craig-Martin