Nr 1 2020

Armin Andreas Pangerl created "Nr 1" with pen on paper, and right away, I’m drawn to the density of the marks, the sheer volume of information packed into this single image. It's like a visual diary, a stream of consciousness made visible. Look at how the writing weaves in and out of the drawings. The lines create a sense of texture, a topography of thoughts and images. There is a head and shoulders towards the bottom of the image. Notice how the lines create shading and dimension with the thin parallel lines. It’s almost topographical. This drawing technique reminds me of some of the older masters like Rembrandt, who were pioneers of mark making. The overall effect is mesmerizing, a kind of organized chaos. The writing overlaps with diagrams, math equations and more figurative forms. It suggests a mind in constant motion, processing and recording the world in a way that feels both intimate and universal. It reminds us that art is a way of embracing ambiguity and multiple interpretations, and is an ongoing conversation and exchange of ideas across time.