Vermont 1964

Bill Komodore made this painting, "Vermont", with lines, just lines, set on the diagonal. It's a simple move, but the result is, well, mesmerizing. Up close, you can see the paint isn't laid on thick or fancy. It's more like a quiet, steady hum of lines doing their thing, creating this gentle pulse across the surface. The color is muted, like faded denim. It’s not about the splash, but about the rhythm and the feel. Focus on one of the stripes – see how it wavers ever so slightly? It's like a breath, a tiny imperfection that makes the whole thing feel so alive. I'm reminded of Agnes Martin, who made work just as quiet and insistent, but with grids. In both artists’ works, there's something about the repetitive gesture that becomes almost meditative. You know, art isn’t about answers, it's about opening up spaces for questions and feelings.