Irregular White Scratches
Yuli SaputraYuli Saputra builds a visual language through tactile friction, using erratic markings to define a space that feels both deliberate and raw. This piece centers on the tension of the hand-drawn line, where white striations cut across the surface to form a dense, rhythmic texture.
Irregular White Scratches
Yuli Saputra builds a visual language through tactile friction, using erratic markings to define a space that feels both deliberate and raw. This piece centers on the tension of the hand-drawn line, where white striations cut across the surface to form a dense, rhythmic texture.
28 × 35 cm · about ⅛ the width of a 3-seat sofa
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Irregular White Scratches
Yuli Saputra
Art Analysis
From the artist, Yuli Saputra
The rhythmic friction of white markings on a dark plane.
In this work, Saputra explores the power of the mark as a physical presence. The irregular white scratches are layered with a sense of urgency, creating a surface that feels alive with movement and grit. Rather than following a predictable pattern, the lines intersect and diverge in ways that suggest a spontaneous energy, grounding the digital medium in a deeply textured, sensory experience.
Framed in a classic style, the artwork balances its rugged interior with a structured boundary. This contrast highlights the modern sensibility of the composition, allowing the chaotic beauty of the scratches to stand out against a minimalist backdrop. The portrait orientation emphasizes the vertical flow of the marks, making it a focused study on how simple gestures can build a complex and lasting artistic impression.
The piece utilizes heavy impasto and stippled patterns to create a multi-dimensional surface that transcends traditional landscape painting.
Saputra utilizes digital tools to simulate subtle, inviting textures that soften the sharp edges of the geometry.
The composition reflects a Scandi aesthetic through its clean lines and focus on the elemental simplicity of the northern landscape.
The artwork focuses on the act of making a mark as the primary subject, reflecting a current approach to non-representational form.
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