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Meaning
The speaker says that life feels unavoidable and overwhelmingly large to him. He connects painting with a drive to stay engaged with life, treating art as a way of moving toward it. The line presents painting as something active and life-affirming rather than detached.
When It Was Said
1972
Who It Was Said To
Not documented yet.
Historical Context
Not documented yet.
Source
short quotes, 29 August 1972; pp. 92-93
Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
Did They Really Say It?
Listed with a cited source on Wikiquote: short quotes, 29 August 1972; pp. 92-93.
Did You Know?
The quote is cited on Wikiquote as coming from "short quotes, 29 August 1972; pp. 92-93".
About Bram van Velde
Bram van Velde is quoted here; further biographical details are not publicly available.
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