Untitled 1971

This ‘Untitled’ artwork was made by Johannes Jan Schoonhoven using paint or materials to create a pattern of raised squares. I can imagine Schoonhoven, patiently and methodically working on this piece, the square blocks emerging one by one through layering. It's not just a visual thing; it's deeply tactile. Think about the surface, how each square subtly catches the light, creating shadows. It's almost architectural, like a minimalist cityscape, or like white bricks. Schoonhoven’s work reminds me of Agnes Martin’s grids— both artists searching for something beyond the immediate, almost meditative. Ultimately, it's not about what the painting is, but what it does. It opens up a space for us to think, feel, and see in new ways, continuing a dialogue between artists across time and space, each inspiring the other to push the boundaries of their practice.