Agnes Martin
Another artist who has profoundly shaped my aesthetic vision is Agnes Martin who died in 2004 at the age of 92. Her spare art style with grids, lines, and subtle pastel washes evoke a deep Eastern spirituality that I adore. She conveys so much gentle artistry through “less is more” philosophy. Perhaps many find her paintings to invoke ennui, but I am captivated, inspired, and awed by her work. I would encourage anyone who loves this painting and who is not familiar with her work to investigate it more thoroughly. She is a beacon of peace in a tempestuous sea of overdone, over the top art that dominates much of contemporary art. I simply love her aesthetic vision. In fact, I named one of my pieces “Agnes” after her, which I hope to photograph and share here on this website.
Here is an inspirational interview with her so that you can understand her aesthetic philosophy more thoroughly: