Painting 99G022 1999

Abie Loy Kemarre made Painting 99G022 with what seems to be endless patience, creating these layered, semi-circular forms. I think of mark making as being about rhythm, about finding a kind of pulse. Here, each brushstroke feels deliberate, each shape both unique and part of a larger pattern. The earthy tones, ochre on dark brown, give it a grounded, almost geological feel. If you look closely, you can see the subtle variations in the paint's texture, like tiny ridges that catch the light. It makes me think of dry earth, scored by water. There's something mesmerizing about the repetition, but also the slight imperfections. I'm reminded of Agnes Martin, who also explored repetition and subtle variation. I mean, art is always talking to other art, right? It's a conversation that never ends.