“.. I believe, they always say to me that I'm an expressionist, I don't know why, because perhaps the technique is [not understood] and the colour is strong... But for some years, I work, I feel much more of, of the space, that is: magic is spacious if you like. Because for me man is an infinitely creative space. And because of that I am always looking to expand my work, you know, to find space.”

—  Karel Appel

explaining his need for large sizes
Karel Appel defines his painting', interview 1968

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Dutch painter, sculptor, and poet 1921–2006

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