"I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn't say any other way - things I had no words for."
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Quotes by Georgia O'Keeffe
Georgia O'Keeffe, born on November 15, 1887, in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, emerged as a pioneering figure in American modernism and is often celebrated as the "Mother of American Modernism." Best known for her striking large-scale paintings of flowers, landscapes, and bones, O'Keeffe transformed the art world with her unique perspective that emphasized abstraction and natural beauty. Her iconic work not only challenged artistic conventions but also paved the way for future generations of female artists, leaving an indelible mark on the landscape of American art.
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"I've been absolutely terrified every moment of my life - and I've never let it keep me from doing a single thing I wanted to do."
Georgia O'Keeffe
"I decided that if I could paint that flower in a huge scale, you could not ignore its beauty."
Georgia O'Keeffe"When you take a flower in your hand and really look at it, it's your world for the moment. I want to give that world to someone else. Most people in the city rush around so, they have no time to look at a flower. I want them to see it whether they want to or not."
Georgia O'Keeffe"Nobody sees a flower really; it is so small. We haven't time, and to see takes time - like to have a friend takes time."
Georgia O'Keeffe