Ala Bashir Quotes

#1. Drawing is like the first kiss. It carries within it the deepest emotion and the challenge of the first step. It is the first cry after birth

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#2. As a painter, I realized that what we see is just manifestation of unseen power. Since then [1958 Coup in Iraq], reality started to take another form in my mind. Hence, I was aware of deception of our senses.

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#3. Early on in my life I comprehended that death is the most tragic event in our life. Events of early Monday July 14, 1958 [Coup in Iraq] had convinced me that hate is the most destructive force in our life.

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#4. I have to display what I have seen to people.

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#5. Everyday hundreds of people came to the hospital ... dying, and I have to introduce life into them again ... my duty was to compete with death.

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#6. Life is the journey between darkness of the womb and darkness of the grave.

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#7. Darkness is where we begin and where we end. We don't usually see light traveling in darkness of space because we only can see its reflection on substance.

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#8. I think we need a huge dose of love.

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#9. The truth is far beyond what we can see. Therefore my art is an invitation to comprehend this fact.

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#10. I discovered that the most dangerous mask is the one worn by intelligent people because they are clever at their disguise.

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#11. Art should stimulate.

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