Hieroglyphs No. 12 1969

Lee Krasner made ‘Hieroglyphs No. 12’ with paint, possibly oil, and a brush. The painting is all about how things emerge, like thoughts or doodles, without a clear plan. Looking closely, the paint isn't trying to hide; you see the strokes, the layers. It's a world of tans and whites, but it's the little bursts of yellow that jump out. A bit like finding a key in a dream. Notice how some shapes seem to float forward while others recede, playing with space. There's this one spot, a little brown dot. It anchors everything, reminding me that sometimes the smallest thing can hold a whole world together. Krasner's 'Hieroglyphs' remind me a little of Cy Twombly's scribbles, both artists searching for a language that’s felt, not just read. And isn't that what art is all about? A way to talk without saying anything at all, or everything all at once.