Untitled 1966

This untitled painting was made by Kuno Gonschior, and what strikes me is its obsessive mark-making. It's like Gonschior was thinking about the painting, one tiny dot at a time. You can see how each little dab of paint builds into something bigger. Up close, you'll notice the surface isn't smooth. There's a texture to it, a little bump from each dot of paint. It’s like the painting is breathing. In the lower left quadrant, where red dots meet that calming, fresh green, there’s a kind of vibration. It reminds me that color isn't just something we see; it's something we feel, too. Gonschior's work makes me think of Agnes Martin. Not that they look alike, but they share a dedication to simple forms and quiet gestures. Both invite us to slow down, to really see what's in front of us, and to let the painting do its work. The real point is the invitation to look slowly, and to feel fully.