14 IX 59 1959

On September 14, 1959, Oskar Holweck made this artwork using delicate marks in black ink, perhaps applied with a fine brush or pen. I can imagine the artist, Holweck, poised over the paper, making quick, darting gestures. Each stroke is precise, yet the overall effect is one of movement, like rain or a field of grass swaying in the wind. The upper part of the image is dense and concentrated, almost chaotic, while the lower part is more dispersed, with individual lines trailing off into the white void. Looking at this piece makes me think about the relationship between control and chance. The artist has clearly made deliberate choices about the placement and direction of each mark, but there's also a sense of openness. Like he’s having a conversation with the paper, responding to the emerging image with each new stroke. It reminds me of Cy Twombly's work, with its scribbled lines and playful energy. Holweck engages in a visual dialogue that spans decades and continents.