Isamu Noguchi
Modernist blending Japanese and Western aesthetics in stone.
Quotes by Isamu Noguchi
To be a sculptor, you must be a poet, a philosopher, a politician, a scientist, a craftsman, and a dreamer.
The essence of sculpture is the creation of space.
I want to touch the earth, to make it my own.
My aim is to unite the spiritual and the material.
Art is a bridge between man and nature.
The sculptor's task is to reveal the hidden life within matter.
I believe in the power of simplicity.
The garden is a sculpture of space.
My work is about the integration of art and life.
Sculpture is a dialogue with gravity.
I try to make things that are timeless.
The artist's role is to create a new reality.
I am interested in the relationship between man and his environment.
Sculpture is a way of understanding the world.
I want my work to be a source of contemplation.
The beauty of a stone is in its history.
I believe in the power of the handmade.
Art should be a part of everyday life.
I am always searching for new forms.
Sculpture is a journey of discovery.