Artist Quote by Carolee Schneemann
“I'm a painter. I'm still a painter and I will die a painter. Everything that I have developed has to do with extending visual principles off the canvas.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Art Forum, 1975
She views painting as a lifelong identity, extending visual ideas beyond the canvas into broader artistic practice.
In simple terms: She will always be a painter, expanding visual ideas.
Key Takeaway
Commit to your artistic identity.
Themes
identity
visual art
lifelong practice
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
artistic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- teaching art
- public installations
- interdisciplinary projects
Key Concepts
artistic philosophy
creative extension
medium exploration
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you apply visual principles in other fields?
- What does lifelong identity mean for creative growth?
A Different Perspective
Risk of limiting oneself to one medium.
