Untitled 1971

This silver-toned artwork was created by Victor Bonato, who was born in 1934. It's a field of shimmering dots, each one catching the light a little differently. I imagine Bonato, maybe listening to some cool jazz, carefully placing each orb with intent. What were they thinking as they made each dot? There’s a hypnotic quality to this piece, a stillness that invites contemplation. It almost feels like a conversation between op art and minimalism, but with a handmade touch. You can see the individual mark-making, and the slight variations in tone. I think it also shares some aesthetic kinship with artists like Yayoi Kusama, who also uses repetition and pattern to create immersive visual experiences. Ultimately, this artwork is a reminder that simple gestures, when repeated with intention, can create something really powerful.