Landscape with the Trail 1975

Hryhorii Havrylenko made this landscape with the trail from some kind of ink, and maybe a fine nib pen. I find the regular, parallel hatching in the sky, contrasted with the tight, woven texture of the land, particularly striking. The surface has a compelling, almost tactile quality. The ink feels physically present, the density of the marks creating both light and shadow. See how the trail snakes through this field, pulling you in. It’s a great example of the power of simple materials to create depth and atmosphere, but on a completely flat surface. The repetitive mark-making reminds me of Agnes Martin's quiet, meditative approach. Ultimately, this piece is about the conversation between control and chance, between the artist's hand and the unpredictable nature of materials. There is no single meaning, just the ongoing possibility of seeing.