An artwork is a knife that cuts.
There is no sense in creating a work that only illustrates an idea. It must be a work that changes life.
Art is discovering oneself. Like in a Johari window: the part a person sees, the part a person does not see that others see, the part everyone sees and the part no one sees. To swim in these ‘sees’, to feel and taste them, - is an integral part of my creating.
Art is spiritual healing.
I seek sharp and strange energies. Energies create heat. Paintings bring up an internal heat, a fever, - which is the body’s way of healing sickness.
This is the measure I use for my work – there is no difference if it is abstract, or representational or realistic.
Art is fearless.
Many people are afraid to create - to fail, to be embarrassed of what one does.
I am aware of this every time I work. I must cast away fear - stay true to my thoughts and feelings, to my love, in spite of others.
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