Philip Guston Quotes

A collection of quotes by Philip Guston.

Philip Guston (1913-1980) was an influential American painter and printmaker. Born in Montreal, Canada, Guston moved to Los Angeles as a child and later settled in New York City. He emerged as an important figure in the American art scene during the mid-20th century, known for his distinctive style that transitioned from abstract expressionism to figurative and often politically charged work. His bold use of color and cartoonish imagery explored themes of social commentary, personal introspection, and the human condition. Guston's work continues to inspire and challenge artists today.

When you put your hand to the plow, you can't put it down un

When you put your hand to the plow, you can't put it down until you get to the end of the row.

Alice Paul

Smile

Painting and sculpture are very archaic forms. It's the only

Painting and sculpture are very archaic forms. It's the only thing left in our industrial society where an individual alone can make something with not just his own hands, but brains, imagination, heart maybe.

Philip Guston

Imagination