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Eva Hesse — “A painting can only be as much as its creator, a mirror of himself, not merely an outburst of an emotion or mood...The essential forces directing me presently are motivated by the desire of being a painter. The word painter connotes significant meaning, a way of approaching life, living fully not merely existing. A painting must be approached with fully awakened eyes and mind.”

“A painting can only be as much as its creator, a mirror of himself, not merely an outburst of an emotion or mood...The essential forces directing me presently are motivated by the desire of being a painter. The word painter connotes significant meaning, a way of approaching life, living fully not merely existing. A painting must be approached with fully awakened eyes and mind.”

1956

Eva Hesse's 1956 oil on canvas work is accompanied by a philosophical statement about painting and artistic intent. The work reflects the artist's contemplation of the painter's role and the deeper purpose of artistic creation.

Medium: oil on canvas
Spotted At: Auction House · Phillips

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale - Morning Session

November 15, 2017

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Eva Hesse, “A painting can only be as much as its creator, a mirror of himself, not merely an outburst of an emotion or mood...The essential forces directing me presently are motivated by the desire of being a painter. The word painter connotes significant meaning, a way of approaching life, living fully not merely existing. A painting must be approached with fully awakened eyes and mind.”, 1956

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oil on canvas

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1956

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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

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