Ur-schrift ovvero Avant-testo, 20-6-02 2002

Irma Blank created "Ur-schrift ovvero Avant-testo, 20-6-02" with what appears to be blue ink on paper, and it’s less about what it depicts and more about the act of doing. The texture here is fascinating; it's like a field of deep blue, but when you get closer, you see it’s made up of countless tiny marks, a web of handwritten gestures. It reminds me of Agnes Martin's grids but with a more human, imperfect touch. Each stroke feels like a breath, a moment of concentration, a kind of meditation made visible. The physicality of the ink on paper gives the surface a tactile quality. Look at the way the blue pools in some areas, creating a subtle depth. It’s as if Blank is not just writing but also drawing, blurring the lines between language and image. I'm reminded of Cy Twombly, who also turned writing into art, but Blank's approach feels more introspective, quieter. Ultimately, it’s about process, about the beauty of repetition and the search for meaning in the simplest of acts.