In the end, the gesture of painting becomes almost meditative, like a ritual. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes end gesture meditative
For me, drawing is a way of navigating the imagination, and it remains the fundamental vehicle of my practice. Drawing allows me to be at my most inventive. Shahzia Sikander drawfundamentalimagination Change image and share on social
My whole purpose of taking on miniature painting was to break the tradition, to experiment with it, to find new ways of making meaning, to question the relevance of it. Shahzia Sikander breakexperimentfind Change image and share on social
Not to be boxed in, to be able to transcend boundaries: for an artist, it's essential. Shahzia Sikander artistboundarybox Change image and share on social
For the theatre one needs long arms; it is better to have them too long than too short. An artiste with short arms can never, never make a fine gesture. Roland Barthes armartistefine Change image and share on social
I asked my designer friend, Sam Klemick, to make a headdress for me, drawing inspiration from 1920s headpieces, Athena and Joan of Arc. Before each show, I have this quiet meditative moment where I put the headdress on and gather my thoughts and strength. Sydney Wayser 1920sarcask share on social
Another thing that freaks me out is time. Time is like a book. You have a beginning, a middle and an end. It's just a cycle. Mike Tyson beginbookcycle Change image and share on social
