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. They could have painted with white because there were white stones all over the ground, but… — 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
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 do tomorrow. — Pierre Soulages Copy Share Image
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
