Inscriptions legeres 1959

Jean Dubuffet created "Inscriptions legeres" with lithography, resulting in a textured surface of blacks and grays that might initially evoke a sense of chaos. However, on closer inspection, you will notice a deliberate arrangement that speaks volumes about Dubuffet’s formal approach to art making. Dubuffet often challenged conventional notions of beauty and form. Look at the all-over composition and the arrangement of light and dark spaces that do not adhere to traditional perspective or compositional hierarchy. The texture, achieved through lithography, creates a tactile, almost palpable surface. The semiotic reading suggests a rejection of established aesthetic values. Notice how the interplay between randomness and control destabilizes our expectations. This functions not just aesthetically but also as a statement on the nature of representation and artistic value. "Inscriptions legeres" invites ongoing interpretation and re-interpretation, challenging us to reconsider the structures of meaning in art.