Homage to Matisse

Message from Henri Matisse
to Carol Star Safer
October, 1950

"Each of us has his own truth.

Each sees the world in his own way.

If you have something to say,

And find a new way to say it,

That is Art.

The artist's curiosity must never leave him.

You must express yourself as you see fit.

And work alone to encourage the development

Of that individuality which only comes with

The most sincere expression of your emotion."