The Ceremonial Return of Abstract Expressionism
I suppose structural similarities between these works, asemic writing and the so- called WordPad glitch.
Most asemic writings consist of 2 elements.
1. A paradoxical injunction; "write without words"
2. A line-based grid
Paradoxical injunctions like "write without words" or "draw spontaneous!" cause incongruence or distortion between digital and analogue levels of communication in a system.
The impossible task is a door to improvisation. Under pressure it manifests itself as an uncoordinated sensori- motoric boggle that instigates a sudden urge for chaotic gesturing, cursing, shouting profanities, gibberish etc. The injunction prepares the body for action but this is hampered by the conflicting message, think of basic computer stress when the computer (designed to serve) doesn’t follow your instructions because of a hardware conflict.This ‘deliberate reflex’ can be used to draw in unpredictable and chaotic manner.
The effect of paradoxical injunction is similar to what happens in the so-called WordPad glitch.
WordPad Glitch.
The WordPad glitch occurs when a picture that is coded in one language(Unicode) is opened through another language (ASCII) that uses less symbols.
Like asemic writing where the intention to write is limited by the injunction to not use words.
This generates a surplus of information that is not translated. This expressive surplus erupts chaotically along the lines of the grid.
The Deliberate Reflex
The deliberate reflex can be defined in three steps;
1.A call for action (draw!, write!)
2.An injunction that creates incongruence between impulse and execution. (spontaneous!, without words!)
3.Low inhibition that makes the consequential spasm operational.
However without some kind of constraint drawings will turn into a mess.
The grid becomes an essential tool for directing the expressive energy.
Coordinate-based Grid
Line-based Grid
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