“Art destroys the life.”

“Art is amoral; so is life. For me there are no obscene pictures or books; there are only poorly conceived and poorly executed ones.”

“We...believe that art is religious, because it is one of man's highest aspirations. There is no such thing as pagan art, only good and bad art.”

“Normal people do not create art.”

“The maximum value of art is that it allows the artist to express himself.”

“Art should be linked to abstract things - color, line, tone. It is not an instrument to improve social conditions and chase ugliness. Painting is like music and it has to separate from everyday reality.”

“Talent is cheap; dedication is expensive. It will cost you your life.”