[Severini referred to himself as a] ..primitive who is thrilled by the movement of a dancer and boulevard filled with people. - Gino Severini

The Cubists and the other avantgarde [in France] can see the danger of being called Futurists. They are attracted by research involving the movement and the complexity of subjects. To avoid this kind of treat, they invented Orphism.

..the gesture that we want.. ..will be the dynamic sensation itself.

I would like my colors to be diamonds and to be able to make abundant use of them in my pictures so as to make them gleam with light and richness.