Dialogue 2008

Lee Ufan's "Dialogue" presents us with a single, softly rendered rectangle floating on a serene field of off-white. This simple form echoes the ancient symbol of the tabula rasa, the blank slate, rich with potential and devoid of preconceived notions. The act of placing this single mark resonates deeply with the primal act of creation, akin to the first strokes on a cave wall. We find this echo in Malevich's Suprematist compositions, where geometric forms become vessels of spiritual essence. Consider how this modest rectangle, through its deliberate placement and quietude, engages us. Does it not provoke a dialogue with the void, a space where possibilities emerge from the subconscious? The potency of this symbol lies in its capacity to evoke contemplation and the potential for transformation. Its journey through time echoes the non-linear, cyclical progression of symbols and their ever-evolving meanings.