26.10.09

can't explain my art...


“To tell the truth I can’t explain my art, or even my working methods. It’s like the person who asked Pavlova, ‘What does the Dying Swan signify?’ and she answered, ‘If I knew, I wouldn’t dance it.’” – Francis Bacon on his art.




Seated Figure, 1960

3 comments:

Jessie Carty said...

excellent quote :)

SarahJane said...

I'm thankful for the quote. He's a marvel.

sam of the ten thousand things said...

Thanks, Jessie & Sarah Jane. Thanks for the visit.