Helen Frankenthaler
Color field pioneer of soak-stain technique.
Most quoted
"There are no rules. That is how art is born, how breakthroughs happen. Go against the rules or ignore the rules. That is what invention is about."
— from Interview/Statement
"A really good picture looks as if it was meant to be that way. But that's the difficulty: to make a picture that looks effortlessly right."
— from Interview, 1980
"I didn't think the paintings looked like landscapes, but they were landscapes. The landscapes were in my arms as I did it."
— from Interview, 1953
All quotes by Helen Frankenthaler (100)
Art is a conversation.
I want my paintings to be an experience.
The process is as important as the product.
I'm not afraid to fail.
Art is about taking risks.
I believe in the power of intuition.
My paintings are a reflection of my inner world.
I want to create something that's timeless.
Art is a journey, not a destination.
I'm always striving for something new and fresh.
The best art comes from a place of freedom.
I want my paintings to sing.
Art is a way of communicating without words.
I'm interested in the raw energy of paint.
Every brushstroke is a decision.
I want my paintings to be alive and vibrant.
Art is a form of self-expression.
I'm not interested in perfection, I'm interested in truth.
The canvas is a mirror.
I want my paintings to be a dialogue.
Contemporaries of Helen Frankenthaler
Other Visual Artss born within 50 years of Helen Frankenthaler (1928–2011).