"Painting is situational. And my particular situation exists within gender, race, class, sexuality, nation."

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Source : Source: www.aaa.si.edu

Kehinde Wiley

#Race Quotes #Class Quotes #Painting Quotes

“I have always kept one end in view, namely ... to conduct a well-regulated church music to the honour of God.”
“The further you get from power, the closer you come to the truth.”

Source : Source: www.pbs.org
“You need a strong sense of 'otherness' to be able to create in your life.”

Source : "Exclusive: Amos Lee Gets Personal". Interview, www.seventeen.com. January 26, 2011.
“Compassion will no longer be seen as a spiritual luxury for a contemplative few; rather it will be viewed as a social necessity for the entire human family.”

Source : Duane Elgin (1993). “Awakening earth: exploring the evolution of human culture and consciousness”, William Morrow & Co
“There is one type of ideal woman very seldom described in poetry - the old maid, the woman whom sorrow or misfortune prevents from fulfilling her natural destiny.”
“I don't have a problem with recognition ... It's very, very rarely about who I am, it's always, 'I love your work.' ... It's always in relation to my work, which I think is a really lucky thing to have happen as opposed to, 'Oh, you're a famous personality,'”
“There is nothing more meaningful than being true to yourself and finding your own voice. Follow your heart and don't let anyone discourage you.”
“Each of us should take personal responsibility for our diet, and our children's diet, and the government's role should be to make certain it provides the best information possible to help people stay healthy.”

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