5 VIII 77 1977

Oskar Holweck made this fascinating artwork, titled 5 VIII 77, out of paper, in 1977. What strikes me is the process, the repetition of these paper strips laid one over the other. It speaks to the act of building, a constructive rhythm. There's something quietly powerful about the texture here. The paper is almost translucent, so thin, yet he's built it up, layer by layer, to create a relief, like a landscape. If you look closely, you can see that each little cut and tear must have been a conscious choice. I love the way the light catches the edges, revealing the subtle depth of the piece. It's almost monochromatic, but with all these delicate shadows. Holweck reminds me of artists like Blinky Palermo, who also played with simple forms and subtle color. It's a reminder that art doesn't always need to shout, sometimes the most profound statements are whispered.