Volume bianco 1959

Dadamaino made this monochromatic artwork, Volume bianco, with paint and shaped canvas. I can imagine her studio, full of canvases and tools, experimenting with simple shapes and how they interact. Maybe she started with a flat white canvas, then carefully cut out these organic forms, allowing light and shadow to play within the voids. What was she thinking, looking at these empty spaces? The texture and color in the work is like a whisper. The surface seems smooth but, up close, you see the subtle variations in the white paint – almost like skin. This creates a quiet, meditative experience. The two forms feel like they are in conversation. They could be read as figures, maybe the artist is exploring human relationships and interactions. The artwork invites us to slow down and contemplate the interplay of presence and absence. It reminds me of the quiet investigations of artists like Agnes Martin, who sought to create a sense of calm through minimal means. Artists are always in conversation, aren't they?