Friday, November 03, 2006

"Anselm Kiefer Quotes"


Inspirational Art Quotes by the German expressionist painter and sculptor Anselm Kieferborn Anselm Kiefer - Germany - 8th of March, 1945 / Lives - GermanyPopular Anselm Kiefer works include large scale expressive paintings using a minimal palette and sculpture using materials like lead.

+ I'm interested in reconstructing symbols. It's about connecting with an older knowledge and trying to discover continuities in why we search for heaven.

+ The reason for this project comes from my childhood, that is clear to me. I did not have any toys. So, I played in the bricks of ruined buildings around me and with which I built houses.

+ The book, the idea of a book or the image of a book, is a symbol of learning, of transmitting knowledge.. I make my own books to find my way through the old stories.

+ I believe art has to take responsibility but it should not give up being art.