Horizontal Wavy Lines 1996

Here is a work made by Sol LeWitt, featuring horizontal wavy lines in a vibrant mix of colours. Imagine LeWitt standing before the canvas, methodically applying each line, one after another, in a carefully orchestrated sequence. There’s a sense of almost meditative repetition, a commitment to the process that reminds me of Agnes Martin. But while Martin aimed for a kind of serene minimalism, LeWitt's got this wild energy. I picture him thinking about the basic idea, the system, but then letting the colours and the way they interact take over. Those waves of colour create a shifting, almost dizzying effect. Each line seems to vibrate with its own energy, and as they overlap and intersect, they create new colours and patterns. It’s as if the painting is constantly in motion, alive with possibility. It strikes me that it is through this kind of playful experimentation, this constant pushing of boundaries, that artists like LeWitt expand our understanding of what art can be.