Wednesday, November 01, 2006

Rendezvous at 'Y'

Drawing has been and continues to be an evolutionary means of conveying information (and dis-information) through its "extreme economy of means" (William Wegman). The graphic device/symbol/icon humbly performs a vital role in the workplace both nationally and internationally: a coded system of communication evidencing the hand yet associated with (digital) industry. The multiplicities of meaning in a multitude of contexts places the letter/sign of 'X' in an interesting position as both defined, contained, and clear (in context) and yet also ambiguous and intriguing. The subtle differences in rendering or realisation may place the reader in a life or death situation: if 'X' were a person his (or her) existential angst would prevent any 'speech' or actuality of expression for fear of the consequences.
'X' is where two paths cross (without meeting, at the same time?): 'Y' is the point at which three paths meet.
Euclid: "things that coincide with one another are equal to one another"
The Triptych or 'Rendezvous at Y' rather than a containing shape is a sign of trialectic: a geometric X, Y and Z axes meeting and exchanging in (a) space through the language of drawing.

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