Linee orizzontali 1973

Giorgio Griffa made ‘Linee orizzontali’ with paint on canvas, and it's all about the beauty of simplicity, you know? The canvas is raw and unprimed, so the paint soaks right in, becoming one with the fabric. He’s not trying to hide anything; he's embracing the process. Look at the lines, they’re not perfectly straight, they wobble and fade, and that’s where the magic happens. It’s like a quiet meditation. I love how Griffa creates a rhythm with these simple marks. It’s almost like music, a visual score that unfolds as you look at it. The subtle variations in color and texture invite you to slow down and really see. The way the lines interact with the folds in the canvas adds another layer of depth, blurring the line between painting and sculpture. It makes me think of Agnes Martin, another artist who found endless possibilities in the grid, but Griffa has his own distinct voice. Art isn't about answers, it's about asking questions and keeping the conversation going.