Structural Constellation 1955

Josef Albers made this geometric drawing with ink on graph paper. It's a study in how lines can create space, even when they're just on a flat surface. The thing about Albers is that he was so interested in process; the way things are made, the steps you take. The ink here is precise, almost like he’s mapping out a new kind of architecture. There's a delicate balance between control and chance, especially where the lines overlap, creating these unexpected shapes. You get a sense of depth, like you could almost reach in and touch these structures. Thinking about folks like Sol LeWitt and his wall drawings, you see a similar interest in the relationship between the idea and the execution. And like LeWitt, Albers shows us that art isn't always about what you see, but how you see it. It's this ongoing conversation between artists, each riffing on what came before, and pushing the boundaries of what art can be.