Amarelo Sobre Preto (Da Série Punctum) 1969

Almir Mavignier made this painting, called "Amarelo Sobre Preto," which translates to "Yellow on Black," as part of his Punctum series. What I see here is a real emphasis on process, like he's inviting us to watch him work. The texture is key, isn't it? It's smooth, yet the meticulous grid of yellow dots creates a visual vibration against the solid black. It’s like a field of stars, each one precisely placed, fading in and out of view. I imagine Mavignier carefully plotting each point, maybe even using a stencil. There's something meditative about the repetition, about this dedication to a simple act, repeated over and over. I wonder if Agnes Martin saw this? Both artists share a common interest in this kind of mark-making as a way of finding order and meaning. In art, meaning isn't fixed; it's like a conversation that goes on and on, and this piece definitely adds something special.