Precarite 1959

Jean Dubuffet made "Precarite," sometime during his lifetime, using materials that give it this incredible textured surface. It’s like looking at a wall that’s been weathered by time, isn't it? The color palette is earthy, almost like rust and concrete had a baby. You can see how the layers build up; it's not about hiding the process, but embracing it. It feels really honest. Focus on the lower half of the print, where the colors are most dense. It’s like a landscape in miniature, a whole world contained in this little patch of brown and grey. It makes you think about artmaking as a process of uncovering, rather than inventing. It’s almost like archaeology. Dubuffet's work reminds me a bit of Antoni Tàpies, both in their fascination with texture and their exploration of unconventional materials. But, of course, every artist brings their own unique perspective to the conversation. Art is an ongoing exchange, a back-and-forth across generations.