Everything is everything

What is it? It is what it is. Minimalism at its most extreme is the theme for Ann Edholm and Håkan Rehnberg, currently on display at Eskilstuna konstmuseum.

But the problem with a strict minimalist agenda is that it is almost impossible for the artist to stick to. The titling of the pieces give away meaning, shapes and figures can be made out even from the most abstract forms.

The featured picture is named The Confession Hot and White, and even if the purpose of the title isn’t to render direct meaning to the picture, it certainly reminds the viewer of how, say for instance, Frank Stella, used titling to divert attention from interpretation. It becomes a comment on art history, at least.

But I don’t mind the purism as long as it looks this good.