Description
Untitled (Plotter Drawing) (1989) exemplifies Jean-Pierre Hébert's pioneering use of algorithms to create intricate pen plotter drawings that merge mathematical precision with organic expression. Composed of thousands of finely drawn lines, the work resembles a flowing topographical landscape or the currents of wind and water, where subtle distortions in the grid generate a remarkable sense of depth and movement. Through the careful interplay of computation and craftsmanship, Hébert transforms a simple geometric framework into a poetic meditation on the hidden structures and dynamic forces that shape the natural world.
Note: DAM's 1980s page documents two Untitled (1989) ink-on-paper plotter drawings consistent with this sheet.
Sources: https://dam.org/museum/artists_ui/artists/jean-pierre-hebert/works-jean-pierre-hebert/drawings-1980s/