Ottavia 2017

Sofia Bonati made this drawing called 'Ottavia', and I'm imagining her working patiently, building up those stripes, line by line. It’s mesmerizing, right? All those black and white lines rippling outwards, like sound waves or something. And then, bam! There's this woman in the middle, totally calm, with a maze for a hat. I wonder, was Bonati thinking about how our minds are like mazes, full of twists and turns? The way those lines bend and curve around her body, it’s like she's emerging from the pattern, or maybe dissolving into it. You know, painting isn't just about what you see, it's about feeling, about getting lost in the process. Bonati's work reminds me that art is a journey. It's about figuring things out as you go, trusting your instincts, and letting the unexpected happen. Each artist adds their voice, their vision to the conversation. And we get to listen in, and bring our own experiences to the table.