Claes Oldenburg

Humor is essential in my sculptures.

The street is my studio.

Objects have personalities when enlarged.

Art should not be precious; it should be used.

I transform the trivial into the timeless.

The clothespin becomes a symbol of unity.

Life's absurdities inspire my work.

Sculpture in the environment changes perception.

I am for the art of the hairdresser.

The giant thumb is a gesture of approval.

Art is about questioning reality.

Everyday life is full of potential art.

My work is a celebration of the ordinary.

Scale amplifies the emotional impact.

The batcolumn stands as a whimsical sentinel.

Art and life are inseparable.

I create environments where objects come alive.

The shuttlecocks are playful giants in the park.

In art, exaggeration reveals truth.

My sculptures invite interaction and imagination.