09/06/2026
Louise Bourgeois’s quote “To be an artist, you need to exist in a world of silence” is about creating the mental space needed to make art.
She suggests that an artist needs moments of solitude, stillness and freedom from outside noise—other people’s expectations, opinions and distractions—in order to hear their own thoughts and instincts.
It doesn’t necessarily mean literal silence. It means turning inward and trusting your own creative voice.
In essence: great art often begins when the noise of the outside world becomes quiet.
Women in Art /
The Women in Art Prize.
