“Sometimes I had to force the overpainting of three corners almost without any feeling for shape, almost without inspiration, only to find my way back, to get out of this hell.” WaySometimesFeelingsInspirationThreeForceHellShapesCornersMy WayFrustration Book:Arnulf Rainer: an exhibition curated Source: Arnulf Rainer: an exhibition curated
“I have settled down in this border area; I am trying to find distinct standards of shape, and I long to experience, formulate, and evoke this dark, heavy, tranquillity.” TryingLongPeaceDarkShapesStandardsAreasHeavyBordersEvokeTranquillity Book:Arnulf Rainer: an exhibition Source: Arnulf Rainer: an exhibition
“I could only relax when there was just one tiny white last spot left. I could see more clearly. I could grasp the shape of the picture again... The pictures are alive because of the white remnant, the almost concealment.” LastsLeftWhiteAliveShapesTinySpotsJust OneRelaxRemnantsConcealment Book:Arnulf Rainer: an exhibition Source: Arnulf Rainer: an exhibition
