Interview with Agnes Martin (1997)

An interview done by Chuck Smith & Sono Kuwayama with painter Agnes Martin at her studio in Taos in Nov. 1997. Longer version here...http://www.vimeo.com/7127385

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[Nathan Cordero]

very nice. paint with your back to the world.

now that is no bullshit.

[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.

[Isaac Seessel]

I loved when Agnes said that you empty your mind so you can see a clear picture. That was truly an inspirational thought.

[Van Ran]

she is one staunch woman, set in her ways. her paintings are wonderful.

[Sandra Rosen]

a true pioneer in listening from within-

[Catherine Miller]

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

[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.

[cosg9531]

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.