Verfügung vom 27.Juli ‘16 2016

Irma Blank created these two works, titled "Verfügung vom 27.Juli ‘16" with ink on paper. Here, the repeated, rhythmic marks evoke a sense of meditative ritual, a visual language attempting to transcend conventional meaning. The grid-like structure of these marks recalls ancient forms of writing, like cuneiform or early alphabets, where symbols were systematically arranged to convey meaning. Yet, in Blank’s work, the specific meaning is elusive, prompting us to consider the very act of inscription and its psychological weight. Think of ancient runic inscriptions, each stroke imbued with hidden significance, or even the repetitive patterns in minimalist art that seek to induce a meditative state. This act of repetition carries a primal power, tapping into our collective memory of symbolic communication. These marks, seemingly devoid of explicit content, stir something within us, a longing for understanding that transcends rational thought, revealing the profound, subconscious impact of visual symbols.