Archives of Ann Erpino Fine Art


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early work



Martha Graham

in a letter to Agnes DeMille:




     There is a vitality...A life force...a quickening...That is translated through you into action... And because there is only one of you in all time, this expression is unique.And if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium and will be lost. The world will not have it.



     It is not your business to determine how good it is. Nor how valuable it is: nor how it compares with other expressions. It is your business to keep it yours clearly and directly - to keep the channel open. You do not have to believe in yourself or your work. You have to keep open to the urges that motivate you. Keep the channel open - no artist is pleased.



     There is no satisfaction whatever at any time. There is only a queer Divine dissatisfaction, a blessed unrest that keeps us marching and makes us more alive than others.








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