Notities c. 1905 - 1910

This page of “Notities” was created by Carel Adolph Lion Cachet, sometime around 1915, using graphite and ink. At first glance, the close-packed words and structural lines seem almost chaotic, yet they reveal a deeper intention. Cachet uses text as a primary element, creating a visual rhythm through the careful arrangement of handwritten notes. The deliberate use of line functions as a scaffold, organizing the composition and creating a tension between order and spontaneity. The act of writing itself becomes a form of mark-making. The lack of conventional imagery shifts our focus to the materiality of the medium and the artist's hand. The annotations, though literal in denotation, transcend their immediate meaning. They invite viewers to consider the broader implications of documentation, memory, and the artistic process. Ultimately, the artwork challenges fixed notions of representation, positioning itself as a conceptual exploration of form, language, and the artist's engagement with his environment.