Untitled 1995

This artwork is an untitled piece by David Jeffrey, made using an unknown medium on paper. There is something really beautiful about the quietness of this work. The layering of translucent paper creates subtle shifts in tone and texture, almost like a whisper. You can see the grid emerging from beneath layers of paper, with horizontal and vertical lines forming a delicate framework. I’m drawn to the raw edges of the paper, with their gentle imperfections. They invite you to consider the physical act of artmaking, the tearing and layering of materials. In the center of the right panel, a small mark or stain catches the eye. It is this small deviation that reminds you of the artist's hand and the unpredictable nature of process. Jeffrey's work shares an affinity with Agnes Martin’s subtle grids, both inviting contemplation on the beauty of simple, repeated forms.