Untitled 1970

This Untitled piece, by Nasreen Mohamedi, feels like a meditation in sepia tones. I imagine her finding this scene, perhaps a beach at low tide, and being drawn to the simple lines and repeating textures. You can almost feel the sand beneath your feet, the cool water receding. Look at how she captured the small details: the ripples in the sand, the way the light reflects off the water. Mohamedi’s work often explores the intersection of geometry and landscape. Her practice was rooted in quiet observation and a deep understanding of form. She reduces the scene to its most essential elements. She invites us to slow down and appreciate the beauty of the natural world, as well as the potential for minimalism as a pathway to abstraction. Artists like Agnes Martin come to mind – women quietly making these subtle statements. They remind us that art doesn’t always need to shout to be heard. It can whisper, inviting us into a space of contemplation and introspection.