Friday, March 27, 2026

Silent Monumentalism Structure by Pieter Lategan | STUDIO notes

 

Silent Monumentalism structural study by Pieter Lategan showing two repeated geometric elements forming a minimal three-dimensional structure with handwritten studio notes

Image Description

This page documents an early structural study within Silent Monumentalism.

The drawing presents a minimal construction composed of two repeated elements derived from a square-based form. One element is positioned forward, while a second is placed behind, creating depth through duplication and offset. The connection between the two establishes a simple angular transition, allowing the form to move from flat surface into dimensional structure.

The work focuses on core principles of the discipline: structure, position, and relation. There is no narrative, symbolism, or decorative intention. The form is reduced to its essential logic and exists as a constructed presence in space.

Handwritten notes accompany the drawing, recording the thinking process behind the structure. These notes are not explanatory in a narrative sense, but serve as working observations that reinforce the internal logic of the form.

The page functions as a studio record rather than a finished artwork. It captures the moment where a structural idea becomes clear enough to repeat, forming part of an ongoing disciplined practice.


- Sketchbook | click here

Silent Monumentalism - Notes from the STUDIO

 This work is part of my ongoing exploration into Silent Monumentalism. I am focusing on composition, space, balance, and figure placement....