Artist Quote by Rebecca Horn
“I always did drawings. Then, few years ago, I started working with large-scale paper. It's an extension of performance, because the pieces are the size of my full body. I use pencils, acrylic, watercolors, and I also incorporate textual messages. I did most of them in a monastery in Spain at the top of a mountain. I lived there a bit like a monk. I meditate quite often. At night, which is when I like to work, I like to think I have conversations with Francisco Goya. He died so many years ago, of course, but somehow, his ghost is always with me.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Art and Monastic Practice, Rebecca Horn, 2020
The artist expands scale and medium to embody personal meditation, merging visual art with spiritual dialogue.
In simple terms: Large works become a meditation practice.
Key Takeaway
Use art to explore inner dialogue.
Themes
creativity
spirituality
scale
Mood
contemplative
introspective
Type
artistic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- gallery installations
- public murals
- performance art
- personal retreats
Key Concepts
embodiment
monastic influence
dialogue with history
Questions to Reflect On
- How does environment shape your creative process?
- In what ways can art serve as meditation?
A Different Perspective
Scale may limit accessibility for some audiences.
