"I have always wanted my art to service my people –– to reflect us, to relate to us, to stimulate us, to make us aware of our potential."
–– Elizabeth Catlett (1915-2012), African American artist
Source: Lilly Wei. "Her Target was Injustice." ARTnews, June 2012: pp. 40.
via: Sketchbook 22, 2013, p. 29.
"For an artist this is the only way. There is no help anywhere. He must listen to his own mind."
–– Agnes Martin (1912-2004), Canadian-born American abstract painter
Source: Agnes Martin. "Beauty is the mystery of life." Agnes Martin. New York: Whitney Museum of American Art, 1992; p. 10.
Note: "Mind" as used by Martin does not imply intellect. Rather it suggests receptivity to inspiration, awakened sensibility, and intuition. To listen is to pay attention, take note, and reflect.
via: Sketchbook 17, 2012, p. 137.
"Spend time reflecting on your emotional and physical existence and how that applies to the voice. You have to apply that wisdom and experience when you sing –– it's what comes through."
–– k. d. lang (b. 1961), Canadian singer-songwriter
