I paint because I am an old-fashioned woman. I believe in witchcraft. I don’t have freudian hang-ups. A brush does not remind me of a phallic symbol. If anything, the domestic aspect of a painter’s studio (being locked up in a room) reminds me a bit of the housewife with her broom. If you are a witch you will still know how to use it. Otherwise, it is obvious that you’ll prefer the vacuum cleaner.
marlene dumas