David Smith

Visual Arts United States 1906 – 1965 101 quotes

Abstract expressionist welder of industrial forms.

Quotes by David Smith

My work is about the tension between order and chaos.

Interview 1964

I don't believe in rules. I believe in freedom.

Speech 1964

The artist is a mirror of his time.

Speech 1964

I don't make art for money. I make art because I have to.

Interview 1964

The creative act is a solitary act.

Speech 1964

I'm not afraid to fail. I'm afraid not to try.

Speech 1964

My sculptures are a reflection of my inner world.

Interview 1964

Art is a language that transcends words.

Speech 1964

I want my work to be a dialogue with the viewer.

Interview 1964

The artist is a bridge between the visible and the invisible.

Speech 1964

I don't have a message. I have an experience to share.

Interview 1964

The beauty of art lies in its ambiguity.

Speech 1964

I'm always learning. I'm always experimenting.

Interview 1964

Art is a journey, not a destination.

Speech 1964

I want my sculptures to have a presence, a life of their own.

Interview 1964

The true artist is a rebel.

Speech 1964

I don't believe in perfection. I believe in authenticity.

Interview 1964

Art is a form of communication, a way to connect with others.

Speech 1964

I want my work to be a challenge, a provocation.

Interview 1964

The artist's role is to question, to explore, to push boundaries.

Speech 1964