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When I was young, I was interested in Renaissance art.

I moved to Holland because I wanted to see American art.

I've been working in sculpture and painting since 1920.

I was always interested in photography and other forms of art.

I was an art student at the time, like thousands of others.

When I left the Royal College, I decided I would only make paintings that I would want to look at myself, that felt close to my life.

I also had a tremendous passion for art and read a lot.

I set my sights upon becoming the kind of artist who would make a contribution to art history.

After I left college, I went to work at the Royal Opera House in London, which became a real catalyst for me because it made me realize that I was interested in cinema and in the way life is thrust at you. So I started making films.