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This piece by Li Huasheng is an intricate drawing made with graphite on canvas. At first glance, the canvas appears blank, but upon closer inspection, you’ll notice the matrix of finely drawn lines that cover the entire surface. The drawing's impact is rooted in its process. Li methodically built up the composition through painstaking labor, drawing lines repeatedly, and gradually creating a subtle grid. The material – humble graphite applied to canvas – is radically simple. It is the act of mark-making that gives this work its social and cultural significance. The grid, typically associated with industrial production, here becomes an index of human touch, each stroke bearing witness to the artist’s time and dedication. This challenges conventional distinctions between art and craft, elevating the repetitive, meditative process to a high form of art. Ultimately, the meaning of this work resides in the confluence of material, making, and context, inviting us to reconsider the value we place on both artistic labor and quiet contemplation.