Cai Guo-Qiang Quotes

My work is like a dialogue between me and unseen powers, like alchemy.

When I was young, I didn't want to do traditional painting and calligraphy. I deliberately wanted to separate from my father so I could feel I existed myself.

For an artist, a good place to be is you have some kind of influence and power to get things done, but in your essence you remain a nomad or a soldier facing a difficulty to be overcome.

In any country, in any city, there will be political influence on what is said, what kind of images are to be projected and, yes, of course artists can be and are influenced by politicians.

Be Careful Of Books. Be Careful With Books. Be Careful Or One Can Become A Weapon-Wielder. Be Careful Or One Can Become The Victim.

I have always been a coward as a child. I am not very brave. I am very aware of the fact that I am not very gutsy.

Computer animation is one way to liberate people from their circumstantial gravity, and it is one way to give them mental freedom.