"Painters in America were trying to reinvent painting at the time, and you can't reinvent painting more than Pollock."
"This toluk, made by a Belauan artist from polished and carved sea-turtle shells, is essentially money, part of a women-centered system of value used for owning, inheriting and exchange."
"These paintings are modern consciousness itself—societal, political, sexual, aesthetic, theatrical, presentational—compressed into a brushstroke."
"With only three or four colors and a careful selection of brushstrokes, he brings me into the room to witness the warmth and care of the scene."
Artists express their views on significant paintings, emphasizing the cultural and emotional connections they evoke. Stanley Whitney highlights the revolutionary nature of Pollock's work. Jordan Casteel discusses the value of a Belauan toluk, linking it to women's authority. Ragnar Kjartansson recommends a meditative approach to viewing art, while David Salle appreciates Edouard Manet's modern consciousness. Casteel finds comfort in Pippin's intimate works, and Whitney expresses a deep personal connection to a specific painting, likening it to a complex musical experience.
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