I'm interested in creating a space through color contrasts, rather than by simple shadows of light and dark. August Macke More Quotes by August Macke More Quotes From August Macke The senses are our bridge between the incomprehensible and the comprehensible. August Macke senses bridges What I most cherish is the observation of the movement of colors. Only in this have I found the laws of those simultaneous and complementary color contrasts that nourish the actual rhythm of my vision. In this I find the actual essence, an essence which is not born out of an a priori system or theory. August Macke color essence law The most important thing for me is the direct observation of nature in its light-filled existence. August Macke existence important light