All art is exorcism. I paint dreams and visions too the dreams and visions of my time. Painting is the effort to produce order order in yourself. There is much chaos in me, much chaos in our time.

Summary

This quote suggests that art, particularly painting, serves as a form of exorcism, a way to release and confront inner turmoil and the chaos of the contemporary world. By translating dreams and visions onto canvas, the artist attempts to bring clarity and create a sense of order within themselves. Additionally, it acknowledges the presence of chaos both within the artist and within the broader society, emphasizing the role of art as a means of processing and navigating the complexities and uncertainties of the era in which it is created.

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