Winter [1/2 trial proof] 1986

This is Winter [1/2 trial proof] a print by Jasper Johns. The monochromatic palette immediately evokes a sense of quiet reflection. It’s all about process, isn't it? Look closely, and you'll see the layering of textures and forms. The surface has an almost ghostly quality, as if the images are emerging from a dream. Notice the textured areas around the edges, they create a sense of depth and dimension. The way Johns uses the grey ink it feels both deliberate and spontaneous. Johns always struck me as a sort of kindred spirit. Like Rauschenberg, he found poetry in the everyday. His ability to transform ordinary objects into something profound reminds me that art is not just about what we see, but how we see it. It’s about questioning, exploring, and embracing the endless possibilities of interpretation.