Tom Bass

Wonderful Australian sculptor born in 1916. Refused to have any of his work exhibited in galleries because he wanted to have them out in public view. (Irritatingly it means there are precious few photos to link to. Have an explore for yourself and visit his sculpture school here.)

Anyway, in an interview I've just seen he came out with a quote (from Eric Gill, British artist) that really struck a chord with me: An artist is not a special kind of man. Every man is a special kind of artist.

If only everybody could see that in themselves.