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“ But words are water in Amsterdam, they flood your ears and set the rot, and the church's east corner is crowded. ”

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What are we all chasing? Nella wonders. To live, of course. To be unbound from the invisible ropes that Johannes spoke of in his study. Or to be happy in them, at least.

~ Jessie Burton

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A piece of art only succeeds when it's creator...possesses the belief that brings it into being

~ Jessie Burton

Jessie Burton Art Self Belief

Like most artists, everything I produced was connected to who I was - and so I suffered according to how my work was received. The idea that anyone might be able to detach their personal value from their public output was revolutionary.

~ Jessie Burton

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I’m doing the absolute opposite of giving myself away. As far as I’m concerned, I’ll be completely visible. If the painting sells, I’ll be in Paris, hanging on a wall. If anything, I’m being selfish. It’s perfect; all the freedom of creation, with none of the fuss.

~ Jessie Burton

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