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Agnes Martin, Gratitude, 2001, acrylic and graphite on canvas, 60 x 60 inches<\/p><\/div>\n

Thoughts on how not to think, from Agnes Martin<\/a>:<\/p>\n

The life of an artist is a very good opportunity for life.
\nWhen we realize that we can see life we gradually give up the things that stand in the way of our complete awareness.
\nAs we paint we move along step by step. We realize that we are guided in our work by awareness of life.
\nWe are guided to greater expression of awareness and devotion to life.<\/p>\n

You must say to yourself: \u201cHow can I best step into this state of mind and devote myself to the expression of life.\u201d
\nYou must not be led astray into the illustration of ideas because that is not art work. It is ineffective even though it is often accepted for a short time. it does not contribute to happiness and it is finally discarded.
\nThe art work in the Metropolitan Museum or the British Museum does not illustrate ideas.
\nThe great and fatal pitfall in the art field and in life is dependence on the intellect rather than inspiration.
\nDependence on intellect means a consideration of observed facts and deductions from observation as a guide in life.
\nDependence on inspiration means dependence on consciousness, a growing consciousness that develops from awareness of beauty and happiness.
\nTo live and work by inspiration you have to stop thinking.
\nYou have to hold your mind still in order to hear inspiration clearly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Thoughts on how not to think, from Agnes Martin: The life of an artist is a very good opportunity for life. When we realize that we can see life we gradually give up the things that stand in the way of our complete awareness. As we paint we move along step by step. 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