Nr 21 2020

Armin Andreas Pangerl made 'Nr 21' with ink on paper. The whole surface is jam-packed with symbols, words, and images, giving you the sense that art is a way of processing information and capturing the fleeting thoughts that go through our heads. The drawing has a raw, immediate quality. Look at how the artist mixes text with geometric shapes, architectural renderings, and a stylized human figure. The stark contrast between the black ink and the white paper emphasizes the texture of the drawing and the physicality of the medium. There’s a really interesting area in the lower right corner with the labyrinthine square, it seems to hint at the complexities of our own minds. The mark-making has a sense of urgency and spontaneity. Pangerl’s work is a reminder that art doesn't have to be perfect, it can be messy and chaotic, reflecting the untidiness of our inner lives. Think of artists like Adolf Wölfli, who created intricate and obsessive drawings, blurring the lines between art and madness.