Sunflower (a page from Abracadabra) 2020

Pavlo Makov made "Sunflower" with muted colors and a steady hand, creating something that feels both planned and intuitive. I imagine him hovering over this piece, carefully plotting out each tiny form, almost like an architect drafting a blueprint. There’s a fragility here, a delicacy in the marks that reminds me of botanical illustrations, but abstracted, more like memory. The overall texture feels aged, weathered, as if the work itself has lived through seasons, bearing witness to subtle changes. I’m drawn to the way the shapes cluster and disperse, creating rhythms and patterns. It reminds me of Agnes Martin’s grids, but looser, more organic. There is such a sense of order in that main block, which contrasts with the more loosely painted diamond pattern running on the right. Ultimately, "Sunflower" feels like a quiet meditation on structure and chaos, control and chance. It's part of an ongoing conversation among artists, an exchange of ideas across time. It’s about embracing uncertainty and finding beauty in ambiguity, leaving room for multiple interpretations.