Kenneth Noland Quotes & Sayings

Because of this the representation I'm interested in is of those things only the eye can touch. — Kenneth Noland

In the '50s Morris Louis and I were not known, David Smith and Helen Frankenthaler were not much known. — Kenneth Noland

The scene then as now was centered in New York. For the most part, I've kept a bit apart from that attractive and seductive city. I've done it by living in the country within commuting distance. — Kenneth Noland

For me context is the key - from that comes the understanding of everything. — Kenneth Noland

Usually I throw away what I don't get right the first time. — Kenneth Noland

I think of painting without subject matter as music without words. — Kenneth Noland

Pollock was well known, certainly, but for all the wrong reasons. He was known as much for being wild and unconventional in his working methods as for being a great artist. — Kenneth Noland

I met David Smith through my former wife, Cornelia, who'd studied with him. — Kenneth Noland

As time goes on, I realize more and more that, beginning in the early 30's, David Smith began setting the precedent for what was to come later for many of us. — Kenneth Noland

Context begins with other artists - seniors and mentors. — Kenneth Noland

Clem had made it known that Pollock was a great painter. — Kenneth Noland

With artists of my own generation there was at first no group identity - and never a clique. — Kenneth Noland

I've also been willing to share any help that I could give to any other artist. — Kenneth Noland