Asemic writing represents a unique artistic genre that combines text and visuals into a cohesive whole, allowing for varied subjective interpretations. This practice can be likened to free writing or writing done purely for its own value, rather than for the purpose of conveying verbal meaning. it denotes a condition of "lacking clear semantic significance" or "void of the smallest unit of meaning." Amazingly enough, this form of art is incredibly fun and maybe even a bit cathartic. There is something freeing about putting pen to paper an allowing oneself to freely write without purpose or intention other than art for arts' sake.
I love it when someone asks me..."What language is that?"
I often begin my art pieces with asemic writing, a form of intuitive mark-making that helps me break free from the blank canvas staring back, demanding a grand masterpiece. This process is liberating and sets the tone for creativity to flow.
Sometimes, I write on rice paper and incorporate it into an
oil and cold wax piece or an acrylic artwork through collage. Other times, the
writing itself evolves into a standalone piece of art that speaks its own
story.
