Extension 2014

Here's my take: Qin Yufen's 'Extension', a conceptual piece with a stark palette of whites, blacks, and natural wood, asks us to consider process. Just imagine the quiet labor that brought this into being. The canvas is laid out on a minimalist platform, like a scroll slowly unfurling a single, wavering line. I wonder, did Qin Yufen feel like she was charting unknown territory with each inch of thread laid down? The wooden spool is a fascinating element. It's both a functional tool and a sculptural form. The thread laid on the canvas is so delicate, but it also stretches off and far into the distance. Think of it as a quiet conversation with Agnes Martin and Eva Hesse, who also knew how to make a big statement with subtle gestures. In the end, art isn't about having all the answers but embracing the questions, stretching out our understanding of the world, one line at a time.