With artists of my own generation there was at first no group identity – and never a clique. – Kenneth Noland
In the ’50s Morris Louis and I were not known, David Smith and Helen Frankenthaler were not much known. – Kenneth Noland
Pollock was well known, certainly, but for all the wrong reasons. He was known as much for being wild and unconventional in his working methods as for being a great artist. – Kenneth Noland
As time goes on, I realize more and more that, beginning in the early 30’s, David Smith began setting the precedent for what was to come later for many of us. – Kenneth Noland
The scene then as now was centered in New York. For the most part, I’ve kept a bit apart from that attractive and seductive city. I’ve done it by living in the country within commuting distance. – Kenneth Noland
Because of this the representation I’m interested in is of those things only the eye can touch. – Kenneth Noland
