“The enormous pitfall is devotion to oneself instead of to life. All works that are self-devoted are absolutely ineffective.”
Quote by Agnes Martin
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Agnes Martin
Agnes Martin was a Canadian-born American painter known for her minimalist abstract works. Her paintings are characterized by fine lines and serene tones, reflecting her spiritual philosophy and profound understanding of nature. Martin's artistic career spanned half a century, and her works have had a profound impact on contemporary art. more
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“The worst thing you can think about when you're working is yourself.”
“I'm very careful not to have ideas, because they're inaccurate.”
“Doing what you were born to do … That's the way to be happy.”
Source: Agnes Martin: Exhibition January 22 to March 1, 1973
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Source: Agnes Martin: Exhibition January 22 to March 1, 1973
“Happiness is being on the beam with life - to feel the pull of life”
Source: Schriften