Quotes by Agnes Martin

Agnes Martin

Canadian-born American abstract painter

Lived from: 1912 - 2004

Category: Artists

Born: 22 march 1912 Died: 16 december 2004

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  • Any material may be used but the theme is the same and the response is the same for all artwork... we all have the same concern, but the artist must know exactly what the experience is. He must pursue the truth relentlessly.
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  • Art is the concrete representation of our most subtle feelings.
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  • Happiness is being on the beam with life - to feel the pull of life.
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  • My paintings are not about what is seen. They are about what is known forever in the mind.
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  • To progress in life you must give up the things you do not like. Give up doing the things that you do not like to do. You must find the things that you do like. The things that are acceptable to your mind.
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  • When I think of art I think of beauty. Beauty is the mystery of life. It is not in the eye it is in the mind. In our minds there is awareness of perfection.
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What are the most famous quotes from Agnes Martin?

The two most famous quotes from Agnes Martin are:

  • "Any material may be used but the theme is the same and the response is the same for all artwork... we all have the same concern, but the artist must know exactly what the experience is. He must pursue the truth relentlessly."
  • "Art is the concrete representation of our most subtle feelings."

When did Agnes Martin live?

Agnes Martin was born in 1912 and died in the year 2004.