Untitled (White Flower) 1961

Agnes Martin made this ‘Untitled (White Flower)’ with pencil and gesso on canvas, and it is a feast of subtle colour. The overall effect is ethereal, with the pale gesso surface creating a soft, almost translucent ground, a bit like skin. Each tiny dash is a testament to the artist's hand. It is very process orientated, and I am drawn to the way the repetition creates a meditative rhythm. Look closely, and you will notice that some marks are darker or more pronounced than others. Martin's delicate touch and the subtle variations in pressure and speed create an intriguing visual texture. It reminds me a little bit of the early work of Dorothea Rockburne. In both artists work, the concept of art is an ongoing conversation and exchange of ideas across time. There are no fixed meanings, just endless possibilities.