I come from a painting background, and although my painting is completely different from my performances, there is something about the fundamentals of that training that transfers over to this idea of an exercise and being diligent about mapping something… — Tehching Hsieh Copy Share Image
For me, I make a schedule and I pass the time. I don't think about the transformation. When my schedule says I'm finished on… — Tehching Hsieh Copy Share Image
I know I am a human being. I can give myself to one year for a project. That is why I say I'm primitive… — Tehching Hsieh Copy Share Image
I come from a painting background, and although my painting is completely different from my performances, there is something about the fundamentals of that… — Tehching Hsieh Copy Share Image
One year to me is just a small section of life. For most humans, one year is a long time and so much happens.… — Tehching Hsieh Copy Share Image
I quit painting very early. I just jumped ship. In a way, the window is the tragic possibility - you can jump out into… — Tehching Hsieh Copy Share Image
Now, a lot of people look for answers in spirituality or different texts, but for me this is life. This is what life is:… — Tehching Hsieh Copy Share Image
I perform in art time and in real time, and you can't tell the difference - no one knows how to separate a real… — Tehching Hsieh Copy Share Image
