De 1 à 10 1999

Charles Bezie made "De 1 à 10" using a limited palette of grays, constructing a world within the frame. It feels methodical, a study in tone. Look closely and you will see a grid; horizontal striations against vertical blocks. The texture isn't smooth; it feels subtly worked, as if each plane was built up meticulously. In the central column, notice how the darkest block sits atop a slightly lighter rectangle, like a shadow hinting at depth. This work reminds me of Agnes Martin, but with an unexpected twist. Where Martin's lines seem to float, Bezie's feel grounded, solid. It's like he’s inviting us to contemplate the nuances of gray, finding an entire world within this seemingly simple composition.