L.P. Garden 2020

Pavlo Makov made this, 'L.P. Garden,' and it's like a map, but also not. It's rendered in a way that feels both precise and dreamlike, maybe through a printmaking technique. You know, artmaking is a process, a journey, and this piece really embodies that. The material aspect of this piece is captivating; it looks like the texture is built up layer by layer. The color palette is muted, almost like a faded memory, creating a melancholic atmosphere. And those little marks, like tiny trees, are so detailed and delicate, like looking at something under a microscope. The way these elements interact shapes our emotional experience, evoking a sense of nostalgia and longing. It makes me think of Agnes Martin, with her quiet and contemplative grids, or maybe some of the visionary architectural drawings of Piranesi. But Makov brings his own unique sensibility, reminding us that art is an ongoing conversation, full of questions rather than answers.