Grille-Color Branc II 1983

Jean Degottex made this artwork, Grille-Color Branc II, with delicate, almost ghostly strokes in a very pale palette. The canvas breathes with subtle energy, a kind of all-overness that seems to vibrate. I wonder about Degottex and his process here. Was he searching for a way to make nothingness visible? The close-valued tones suggest a quietness, a meditative state of mind. The repeated marks create a subtle, all-over pattern, and maybe he’s thinking about Agnes Martin or even Rothko, but with this incredibly light touch. Each line feels like a breath, a moment of focused attention. It's as if he’s trying to empty the painting of everything but the act of painting itself. These aren't just marks; they’re a record of a sustained, thoughtful interaction with the canvas. And that’s what keeps me coming back—that quiet intensity. It’s like a whisper in a scream-filled world.