D-VIII 60 1960

Oskar Holweck made this intriguing artwork, D-VIII 60, by cutting into paper in an organised grid pattern. The texture is built from subtle reliefs and shadows, the cuts and tears creating this incredible, delicate surface, which is so tactile and inviting. It makes you want to reach out and touch it, feel the fragility of the paper, and maybe even hear the sound of it rustling. I’m drawn to the way the paper curls and peels back, revealing the layers beneath. It reminds me of how we peel back layers of paint in our own work, revealing the history of the artmaking process, which is what makes a piece unique. It reminds me a little of Lucio Fontana, and his slashed canvases, but there's something more playful, almost whimsical here. Art is a constant dialogue, isn't it? It's all about responding to what came before, pushing boundaries, and finding your own voice. Holweck's work encourages us to appreciate the beauty of imperfection and the magic of transformation.