Untitled (from Collection Resonance) 2011

Monique Orsini made this untitled work with a range of mark making tools in black ink. There's so much energy here, it's hard to know where to begin, but I think it's all about the process. Look at how Orsini uses different brushes and tools to create varied textures. Some marks are broad and sweeping, while others are delicate and precise. You can almost feel the artist's hand moving across the surface. It's like a dance, a conversation between the artist and the material. Notice the contrast between the dense, dark areas and the empty white spaces? It's such a simple palette, but she gets so much variation with it! The fine tendrils that weave through the composition remind me of Cy Twombly's calligraphic gestures. They both embrace the beauty of imperfection, inviting us to see the world in a new way. Ultimately, it’s not about what it is, but about how it makes you feel.