6 unruly steps
Each day in April I made a drawing, each one following the same process, of dividing the paper diagonally in both directions, as well as vertically and horizontally.
and then again…
… and again…
… for as many times as I could without losing the plot…
… which was usually about five…
…or six times. Never more than six.
The process reminded me of the question “how many times can you fold a piece of paper?” There are only so many times it can be done.
I drew freehand on day one, with a rule on day two, and alternating thereafter.Without a rule the sixth iteration is largely guesswork, but when using a rule it becomes much easier to do right up to the completion of the sixth step.
You’re right about folding…I think 8 or 9 is the absolute maximum…but with the drawing? Is that the same or does the size of paper and the nib size make a difference?
David Manley
May 2, 2012 at 4:14 pm
Thanks for your comment David, come to think of it I wonder if a folded version would count as drawing (watch this space), and yes it must all depend on the context: size of paper, size of nib. Also, there is nothing to stop you from just carrying on and drawing over previous lines, whereas with the folding you come up against a physical barrier that just stops you from going any further. Thanks for the distinction I am interested in it.
Andy Parkinson
May 4, 2012 at 7:09 am
The one drawn by hand has more character though. The one made with the rule is more mind-blowing.
zorgor
May 3, 2012 at 1:16 am
hi Zorgor and thank you for your comment. I like your way of making that disitinction, and I agree with you entirely. Somehow the ruled version, whilst lacking in character does create more of an ‘optical buzz’. Funny, because when making them I am much more aware of the optical ‘interference’ when drawing freely than when using a rule.
Andy Parkinson
May 4, 2012 at 7:03 am