Interview with Agnes Martin (1997)

[CatherineJHMiller]

I knew I loved her from the first time I saw her work in the PAM.

[acleox]

BRILLIANT.

[chucksmithNYC]

No, it's not from that film, but I have a longer version of this interview on Vimeo (search Agnes Martin)

Not sure where you can find the doc. Good luck :)

[sunmosphere]

is this an extract from "with my back to the world"? can I possibly find it somewhere online? thanks in advance!

[adelski68]

I would have every one of your grid paintings on my wall!

[crismuniz]

I just like to thank you for shooting and posting this interview, as a young female painter, it is so important to embrace as much knowledge we can from the artists themselves. Many thanks.

[77GGSS]

It's incredible so many great artists were never really discovered until they were well into their 40's...today, so much pressure and emphasis is put on "making it" before you turn 21...art is something that often takes time to mature. Yes there are many James Dean type artists who flash brightly and burn out quickly, but that isnt the full spectrum, nor should it be expected as such.

[NinkasiDelight]

I can't wait to be able to say 7:12. That takes serious balls to say at my age, granted any one would even bother interviewing me about anything.

[FLOSSITT]

she thinks of nothing and disbelieves everything the scientists say and yet she is the most intelligent woman i know of. beautiful interview.

[jellyphish1111]

This is the most content old woman I have ever seen. She has figured out what the world is and is fine with it.

[TheFeelin89]

Ok i think this woman is amazing. every word she said was beautiful.

[jeannene2]

Beautiful interview, thank you so, so much for doing a posting. Agnes is inspiring on both personal and artistic levels. This makes me hunger for more non thinking time outside meditation.

[frankbooth1966]

I am not a painter. However, I am a musician. And I was very moved by what she said in this video. Not exactly sure how I got to this video, but thank you for posting.

[arthollins]

Awsome inteview. A woman after my own heart. I believe art is an animal thing but that is just me thinking. Thank you chucksmithNYC

[somaevets]

Great video.

[seintzeit]

staunch republican, too.

[blabc0]

What a wonderful look into how a great painter thinks. So straightforward and unassuming.

[claureic]

She sounds like one of her paintings: zen, calm, tranquil, majestuous...

[nwhiting1]

Wonderful

[DannyWrigley]

She's got a great perspective.

[OPENINGRECEPTION]

I Love her Work..

[OPENINGRECEPTION]

Mino Argento And Agnes Martin ....

[lemonite1]

One of my favorite painters, although one wouldn't think so looking at what I do. Funny thing about this interview; if you took various artist from various generation throughout history, either some or most would at least agree with her somewhat. My point is that all artists from the earliest of times deal with the same stuff we do today. Agnes Martin not only realized this, but did it.

[naiomy]

wonderful

[Solablueangel]

As a painter and spirit I found a GREAT connection with Agnes, to the point that I was joyfully amazed. I saw the documentary program where she shared her philosophies and paintings........just last night and she has already had a profound effect on me. Every thing she said I could fully relate to.......... I say this from the heart. Amazing.

[cosg9531]

@Solablueangel It's simple to connect to mediocrity, or fraud. That is what many people do, because they are incapable of doing anything else. No news there.

[plywood75]

very nice. paint with your back to the world.

now that is no bullshit.

[chucksmithNYC]

She truly was a great spirit. Buddha-like and very pure. We were honored to have spent time with her. Thanks for watching!

[abdellat]

I'd like to see her film Gabriel but I have no idea how to find it. Her paintings and her writings are a powerful inspiration.

[abdellat]

I love this great spirit. What a beautiful woman.