Quote by Lee Krasner

My own image of my work is that I no sooner settle into something than a break occurs. These breaks are always painful and depressing but despite them I see that there's a consistency that holds out, but is hard to define.

My own image of my work is that I no sooner settle into some

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In this quote, the author reflects on their personal experience with their work. They describe a recurring pattern in which they get comfortable with a particular task or project, only for it to be abruptly disrupted or interrupted. These breaks are described as painful and discouraging. However, the author also recognizes that amidst these setbacks, there exists a subtle yet undeniable thread of coherence or continuity that persists throughout their work but eludes an exact definition.

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