“In my experience a painting is not made with colors and paint at all. I don't know what a painting is; who knows what sets off even the desire to paint?”
Quote by Philip Guston
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Philip Guston: Collected Writings, Lectures, and Conversations
Philip Guston: Collected Writings, Lectures, and Conversations is a compilation that spans the artist's career, providing a rich tapestry of his intellectual and creative pursuits. The collection features his essays, speeches, and dialogues, offering readers a glimpse into Guston's philosophical approach to art and his reflections on the role of the artist in society. This volume is a testament to Guston's enduring influence on the art world and his contributions to the discourse on modern art. more
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Philip Guston
Philip Guston was an influential American painter known for his unique style and contributions to modern art. His works combined elements of Abstract Expressionism and Surrealism, showcasing profound emotions and complex themes. more
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Source: Philip Guston, 1975-1980: Private and Public Battles
“To paint is a possessing rather than a picturing.”
Source: Philip Guston: Collected Writings, Lectures, and Conversations
“Painting is an illusion, a piece of magic, so what you see is not what you see.”
Source: Philip Guston: Collected Writings, Lectures, and Conversations
“Frustration is one of the great things in art. Satisfaction is nothing.”
Source: Philip Guston: Collected Writings, Lectures, and Conversations
Source: Philip Guston: Collected Writings, Lectures, and Conversations
“Painting seems like some kind of peculiar miracle that I need to have again and again.”
Source: Philip Guston, 1975-1980: Private and Public Battles
“Only when he no longer knows what he is doing does the painter do good things.”
“If the artist starts evaluating himself, it’s an enormous block, isn’t it?”