Untitled from Locus 1972

Dorothea Rockburne’s "Untitled from Locus" presents a study in geometry and form through the simple act of folding paper. Rooted in the minimalist movement, Rockburne, who had to fight for space in a male dominated art world, approaches her work with a mathematician’s precision and a poet’s sensibility. The Locus series embodies a quiet rebellion against the grandiosity often associated with art. By using humble materials, Rockburne invites us to reconsider value and perception. These folds create subtle shadows and planes, transforming a flat surface into a dynamic space of light and depth. They are reminiscent of origami, an art form deeply rooted in Japanese culture that elevates paper into an object of beauty. The work invites a meditative experience, encouraging us to find complexity in simplicity, and to value the quiet power of introspection.