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Color Quote by Jules Olitski

“Color in color is felt at any and every place of the pictorial organization; in its immediacy - its particularity. Color must be felt throughout.” quote by Jules Olitski
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“Color in color is felt at any and every place of the pictorial organization; in its immediacy - its particularity. Color must be felt throughout.”

Jules Olitski

About This Quote

Source Artist statement: Exhibition catalog, 1998

Color should be experienced directly, not just seen; its presence must be felt throughout the artwork, emphasizing immediacy and specificity.

In simple terms: Color is an immersive, felt experience.

Key Takeaway

Engage viewers with vivid, present color.

Themes

art perception color theory

Mood

thoughtful inspired

Type

descriptive analytical

When to use this quote

  • gallery installations
  • design projects
  • educational workshops

Key Concepts

sensory immersion visual immediacy artistic intention

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does color influence emotional response?
  • In what ways can color unify a composition?
A Different Perspective

Over‑reliance on color can distract from form.

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