Creating in the style of neo-expressionism and often likened to such artists as Degas, Fischl is unafraid of controversy; he has stated: ‘I vowed that I would never let the unspeakable also be unshowable.
« Artists don't really want to be marginalized. They believe that everybody should be able to appreciate the experience that an artist gives them, an experience that connects us
to each other in a deep way. »
Eric Fischl
I would paint what could not be said.’ His 9/11 memorial sculpture, Tumbling Woman was a stark and moving tribute to the victims who jumped from the buildings after the planes hit – this sculpture was met with outrage and removed from its site within a week of its installation, of this, Fischl has said: ‘It’s meant to
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Creating in the style of neo-expressionism and often likened to such artists as Degas, Fischl is unafraid of controversy; he has stated: ‘I vowed that I would never let the unspeakable also be unshowable.
« Artists don't really want to be marginalized. They believe that everybody should be able to appreciate the experience that an artist gives them, an experience that connects us
to each other in a deep way. »
Eric Fischl
I would paint what could not be said.’ His 9/11 memorial sculpture, Tumbling Woman was a stark and moving tribute to the victims who jumped from the buildings after the planes hit – this sculpture was met with outrage and removed from its site within a week of its installation, of this, Fischl has said: ‘It’s meant to touch, in a way, to connect you on the inside, so you don’t feel so alone and vulnerable’ - further exemplifying his need to evoke emotion and reflection with his art. (
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