Robert Rauschenberg

“A pair of stockings is no less suitable o make a painting of than wood,nails,turpentine,oil,and fabric.”

“Painting relates to both art and life. Neither can be made. I try to act in that gap between the two.- 1959, from a catalogue”

“Curiosity is the main energy...”

“I feel as though the world is a friendly boy walking along in the sun.”

“An empty canvas is full.”

“I usually work in a direction until I know how to do it, then I stop, At the time that I am bored or understand — I use those words interchangeably — another appetite has formed. A lot of people try to think up ideas. I’m not one. I’d rather accept the irresistible possibilities of what I can’t ignore.”

“Value the process.”