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Art must unquestionably have a social value; that is, as a potential means of communication it must be addressed, and in comprehensible terms, to the understanding of mankind.

We are concerned with the relationship between art and life. Contemporary art is only intelligible in terms of its relationship to our life.

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

The modern world thinks of art as very important: something close to the meaning of life.

All art really does is keep you focused on questions of humanity, and it really is about how do we get on with our maker.

And that's what art is, a form in which people can reflect on who we are as human beings and come to some understanding of this journey we are on.

Art is only a means to life, to the life more abundant. It is not in itself the life more abundant. It merely points the way, something which is overlooked not only by the public, but very often by the artist himself. In becoming an end it defeats itself.

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.

Art is about profundity. It's about connecting to everything that it means to be alive, but you have to act.