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Art really is something very difficult. It is difficult to make, and it is sometimes difficult for the viewer to understand. It is difficult to work out what is art and what is not art.

There can be nothing exclusive about substantial art. It comes directly out of the heart of the experience of life and thinking about life and living life.

Art is about expressing the true nature of the human spirit in whatever way one wishes to express it. If it is honest, it is beautiful. If it is not honest, it is obvious.

Art is great. At its best, it engages the intellect and challenges the spirit; it connects us across history and reminds us of our humanity.

Whether art is defined as a representation of or response to reality, it demands an intense engagement with things we haven't managed to understand fully.

Art is essentially communication. It doesn't exist in a vacuum. That's why people make art, so other people can relate to it.

There is a deep question whether the possible meanings that emerge from an effort to explain the experience of art may not mask the real meanings of a work of art.

Art is about the messy and marvelous business of coming to your senses - and also, to the senses of the world.

I'm not an exhibitionist. But, honestly, for my art I'll do anything almost. I'll go there.

Art is not in some far-off place. A work of art is the expression of a man's whole personality, sensibility and ability.