Zig Zag 1967 — Fine Art

Zig Zag 1967 by Alighiero Boetti turns a simple zig zag line into the whole picture. The line cuts across the sheet in a sharp back and forth path. Empty space sits on both sides of the line. The balance is even, so the eye follows the angle from one end to the other.

The fine art print keeps the line plain and readable on a matte sheet. A light frame on a dark wall makes the zig zag stand out, while a dark frame on a pale wall lets the empty field stay open.

It works on the wall beside the desk in a study. From the chair you see the straight angle of the line, and the space beside it stays calm.