Vijfhoek c. 1905 - 1906

Here we have a pencil sketch, "Vijfhoek," by Carel Adolph Lion Cachet, made in 1905. There's a tentative quality here, a seeking-out of form, a process laid bare. It’s all about the bare minimum, in the best way. The texture of the paper itself becomes part of the story, with the ghost of previous ideas and the weave showing through the sparse lines. Notice how the lines aren't precious; they overlap and imply, rather than define. This approach reminds me that artmaking is as much about the journey as it is about the destination. Look at the central triangle, pushing against the implied edges – it’s like a little engine, driving the whole composition forward. It's simple, but really effective. Cachet's willingness to leave the process visible connects him to artists like Sol LeWitt, who also embraced the beauty of the preliminary sketch. Art is an ongoing conversation, a constant renegotiation of what it means to see and represent the world.