“The public wants to understand and learn in a single day, a single minute, what the artist has spent years learning.”
Quote by Paul Gauguin
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The writings of a savage
This compilation delves into the introspective and often controversial thoughts of an author who challenges societal norms and expectations, offering readers a glimpse into a world of unapologetic self-expression and unorthodox ideas. more
Author
Paul Gauguin
Paul Gauguin was a French Post-Impressionist painter known for his distinctive use of color and symbolism. His works often depicted the landscapes and people of Tahiti, reflecting his longing for a primitive way of life. Gauguin is a significant figure in art history, profoundly influencing later artists. more
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“On an instrument you start from one tone. In painting you start from several.”
Source: An Exhibition of Paintings, Engravings & Sculpture [by] Gauguin
“I am entering into the truth, into nature.”
Source: Noa Noa: The Tahitian Journal
“The work of a man is the explanation of the man.”
Source: Noa Noa: Gauguin's Tahiti
“Why work? The gods are there to lavish upon the faithful the good gifts of nature.”
Source: Noa Noa: The Tahitian Journal
“I certainly do not begin with any meaning. It is as though my hands do all the thinking.”
“Designers are to be in connection with what's happening with the movement of society.”