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Quote by Rita Angus
As an artist, it is my work to create life and not to destroy.
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The speaker sees art as an act of making, bringing something new into existence rather than causing loss or ruin. “Create life” is a figurative expression for creating living, meaningful work. The quote presents creation—not destruction—as the artist’s proper responsibility.
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- The Estate of Rita Angus — Biography
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