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.