Composition no. 94 (Vertical Line Test)

Composition no.94, started in 2023, is inspired by abstract shapes found in Vera Molnar’s “8 carriages.” Schwittlick’s series seems to conjure the avant-grade geometrical compositions, a graphical analogue of the visual culture that can be glimpsed in Molnar’s recent Centre Pompidou’s solo show or at the hidden archives of the V&A Museum in London. He writes: “Vera Molnar's oeuvre has been a touchstone in my artistic evolution, seamlessly weaving into my style and perception, often beyond my conscious choice. Her enduring presence in the generative art world has not only shaped the genre but also profoundly influenced my approach. I am particularly attuned to her minimalist exploration of form, especially her nuanced use of lines. The understated transformations and the almost imperceptible shifts in her work have fascinated me from my earliest acquaintance with her art.”

Materials used in the series: Alcohol based copic inks, original 80s water-based felt-tip pens, newly produced water-based plotter pens, solid pigment inks, graphite (pencil), ballpoint pens.

Plotters used in the series: HP 7470A, HP 7550A/B, HP DraftMaster SX & RX, Mutoh XP-500, Roland DXY 1200, 990, 980 and Graphtec MP2000.