On Tue, Jul 31, 2012 at 2:50 PM, William Conger <[email protected]>wrote:

> I don't understand the 'freedom' word you use.  Most of the artists I know
> and
> know about are very disciplined in their work and work habits.  I think the
> freedom word is a cliche and doesn't mean anything when it comes to
> artistic
> effort and creative 'freedom'.  In that last regard freedom means,
> usually, an
> open mind with respect to art making opportunities related to intention.
> (Remember that I don't think intention is necessarily related to content or
> meaning).
> wc
>


Wouldn't most artists agree with this?

- The first and most important thing is to remain free, free in each line
you undertake, in your ideas and in your political action, in your moral
conduct. The artist especially must remain free from all outer restraints.

Hans Hartung

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