The artist must create a spark before he can make a fire and before art is born, the artist must be ready to be consumed by the fire of his own creation. (Auguste Rodin)

The artist must create a spark before he can make a fire and before art is born, the artist must be ready to be consumed by the fire of his own creation.

Auguste Rodin

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