In the '50s Morris Louis and I were not known, David Smith and Helen Frankenthaler were not much known. Votes: 16
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. Votes: 13
With artists of my own generation there was at first no group identity - and never a clique. Votes: 11
I've also been willing to share any help that I could give to any other artist. Votes: 10
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. Votes: 7
For me context is the key - from that comes the understanding of everything. Votes: 5
I met David Smith through my former wife, Cornelia, who'd studied with him. Votes: 5
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. Votes: 3
Usually I throw away what I don't get right the first time. Votes: 3
Context begins with other artists - seniors and mentors. Votes: 2
I think of painting without subject matter as music without words. Votes: 1