Speaking as a humble artist, I think that showing an excessive optimism would be lying to the coming generations. When they look at my paintings, our children and grandchildren will see what they should not do, not what they should do.

Do you think one could find a grater fool than an optimistic Politician these days?

Why should an artist send the message of a soppy bliss? We are already out of step, there is no need to add ignorance to this state.

But man has got through these extreme situations, so far.

I find my trust in this chameleonesque situation.