Levez le doigt et tout l'univers est là 1959

Jean Degottex made this painting, titled *Levez le doigt et tout l'univers est là*, with ink on canvas. It's all about the process, isn't it? You can see the sweep of the brush, the drip of the ink. It's like he's capturing a moment, a gesture, in real time. The physicality of the ink, how it pools and scatters, is so important. Look at the way the thick, black lines contrast with the delicate splatters. And then there's that soft yellow stain near the top – what's that about? It feels like a whisper, a shadow, against the stark white canvas. The whole piece feels balanced between control and chance, intention and accident. Degottex's work reminds me a little of Franz Kline's big, bold brushstrokes. But while Kline feels monumental, Degottex is more like a haiku – simple, elegant, and full of quiet contemplation. It's a conversation across time. Art doesn't need to shout to be heard, sometimes the smallest gesture can say the most.