28 Quotes by Charles Ray

My dad bought us boats. I think he thought sailing was a wholesome way to spend time.

Work is rich. It can be looked at psychologically or philosophically or personally. The interpretive nature of work is different than the work itself. The interpretation of work isn't the key to understanding it. I'm worried about making a good sculpture. I'm not so worried about the interpretation of it.

As soon as you step into the water, you are part of the food chain; you're part of the wilderness. That's why I like solo sailing. You can be macho, but at least you can be macho on your own.

Sculpture and seams are like boxers and broken noses: They go hand in hand.

I work very slowly.

'The Pink Lady' rides the Freudian wave. You know, the big lady, the relationship to mom - those things are obviously part of that piece.

Being in a room full of my art makes me incredibly nervous because the work always gets damaged when it's shown, and I hate my openings.

The social aspect of being an artist has always made me uncomfortable.

I love art, but I've never bought an artwork or even considered it.