Sol Lewitt
You shouldn't be a prisoner of your own ideas.
Sol LeWitt (1929–2007, United States) is regarded as a founder of Minimal and Conceptual art. His work spans wall drawings, works on paper, paintings, and sculptures in a wide range of forms. Central to his practice is the idea that the concept of a work is more important than its final appearance. He approached art as a process of planning, developing clear instructions that could be carried out by others, shifting focus away from personal expression.
This method runs through his entire oeuvre. Using simple lines, geometric forms, and repeated patterns, LeWitt created works based on systems that allow for variation within set rules. A single idea can take multiple forms, depending on how it is executed. His practice is grounded in structure and clarity, where the artwork begins with a concept and unfolds through its realisation.
