Imprints of a No. 50 Paintbrush Repeated at Regular Intervals of 30 cm. by Niele Toroni

Imprints of a No. 50 Paintbrush Repeated at Regular Intervals of 30 cm. 1995

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mixed-media, acrylic-paint, ink

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mixed-media

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minimalism

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pattern

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acrylic-paint

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pattern background

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ink

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minimal pattern

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abstraction

Copyright: Niele Toroni,Fair Use

This piece uses a No. 50 paintbrush to leave these regular, soft pink imprints, inviting us to consider artmaking as a simple, repetitive action. Each little square is its own world. The paint is thin, almost transparent, allowing the texture of the paper beneath to peek through. Up close, you can see the individual bristles that have left their mark, creating a delicate, almost ephemeral quality. Notice how the subtle variations in pressure and the amount of paint on the brush make each imprint unique, despite their regularity. This reminds me of Sol LeWitt, but with a gentle touch. Like LeWitt, Toroni embraces the idea of art as a set of instructions, but here, the execution is softer, more human. It highlights the beauty of simple gestures repeated, proving that art doesn't always need to shout to be heard. It can whisper, too.

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