Painting allows us to live in a more interesting way than we live our everyday lives. — Pierre Soulages Copy Share Image
It's fascinating to think that as soon as man came into existence, he started painting. — Pierre Soulages Copy Share Image
If painting doesn't offer a way to dream and create emotions, then it's not worth it. — Pierre Soulages Copy Share Image
Black ink was always my favorite. I loved it. And then one day I realized that the only thing I ever wanted… — Pierre Soulages Copy Share Image
I never want to stop painting. I'm 94 now. What's my secret? I just keep thinking about the painting I'm going to… — Pierre Soulages Copy Share Image
I am against limitations like perspective. Perspective is illusion, it's the opposite of presence, and art is presence. — Pierre Soulages Copy Share Image
For me, it's important to experience aesthetic shock, which sets in motion our imagination, our emotions, our feelings, and our thoughts. That's… — Pierre Soulages Copy Share Image
I always liked paintings to be walls rather than windows. When we see a painting on a wall, it's a window, so… — Pierre Soulages Copy Share Image
I realized that most people waste their lives earning a living, and I wanted to live. I love painting, so I keep… — Pierre Soulages Copy Share Image
Painting isn't just pretty or pleasant; it is something that helps you to stand alone and face yourself. — Pierre Soulages Copy Share Image
A window looks outside, but a painting should do the opposite - it should look inside of us. When I put them… — Pierre Soulages Copy Share Image
If painting doesn't offer a way to dream and create emotions, then it's not worth it. — Pierre Soulages Copy Share Image
Black ink was always my favorite. I loved it. And then one day I realized that the only thing I ever wanted to do… — Pierre Soulages Copy Share Image
I realized that most people waste their lives earning a living, and I wanted to live. I love painting, so I keep painting. That's… — Pierre Soulages Copy Share Image
I am against limitations like perspective. Perspective is illusion, it's the opposite of presence, and art is presence. — Pierre Soulages Copy Share Image
I always liked paintings to be walls rather than windows. When we see a painting on a wall, it's a window, so I often… — Pierre Soulages Copy Share Image
At 16, I decided to do something brave: I went on a prehistoric dig. In fact, I've had my name in a museum since… — Pierre Soulages Copy Share Image
I always loved to paint. As a kid, I liked to dip my paintbrush in black ink. They gave colors to me to use,… — Pierre Soulages Copy Share Image
I've always loved black, and I realized that, from the beginning, man went into completely dark caves to paint. They painted with black too.… — Pierre Soulages Copy Share Image
For me, it's important to experience aesthetic shock, which sets in motion our imagination, our emotions, our feelings, and our thoughts. That's the purpose… — Pierre Soulages Copy Share Image
Painting isn't just pretty or pleasant; it is something that helps you to stand alone and face yourself. — Pierre Soulages Copy Share Image
