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speaks through absence\n<<print $adjective1>>\nlike the air in an empty jug\nlooking for contours of intention\nplanned, originated\n[[. . . and]]\n\n<<set $perspectives to $perspectives + 1>>\n<<set $maker to $perspectives>>\n

speaks through absence\n<<print $adjective1>>\nlike the air in an empty jug\nlooking for contours of intention\nplanned, originated\n\n<<if $reminder is 2>>there was a sign <<print $adjective1>> <<print $adjective2>> <<print $adjective3>>\n<<else if $context is 2>>there was an explanation\n<<print $adjective2>>\nframed\n<<else if $aesthetic is 2>>there were \n<<print $adjective3>> patterns \n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $reminder is 3>>there was a sign <<print $adjective1>> <<print $adjective2>> <<print $adjective3>>\n<<else if $context is 3>>there was an explanation\n<<print $adjective2>>\nframed\n<<else if $aesthetic is 3>>there were \n<<print $adjective3>> patterns \n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $reminder is 4>>there was a sign <<print $adjective1>> <<print $adjective2>> <<print $adjective3>>\n<<else if $context is 4>>there was an explanation\n<<print $adjective2>>\nframed\n<<else if $aesthetic is 4>>there were \n<<print $adjective3>> patterns \n<<endif>>\n\nand\n\n[[an image persists . . .]]

as it is in the space\n<<print $adjective2>>: framed as it is\nexplaining itself to you\nyou see <<print $adjective2>> history\nyou see <<print $adjective2>> space\n[[. . . and]]\n\n<<set $perspectives to $perspectives + 1>>\n<<set $context to $perspectives>>\n

<<if $reminder is "False">> [[the reminder]] <<endif>> <<if $maker is "False">> [[the maker]]<<endif>> <<if $context is "False">> [[the context]]<<endif>> <<if $aesthetic is "False">> [[the aesthetic]] <<endif>><<if $perspectives is 4>>[[. . . time passes]] <<endif>>

but you think of it again\n\nand a representation\n\nis still there\n\nand . . . \n\nsomething’s there\n\n. . .\n\nit is some thing\n\nand . . .\n\nyou grasp for a name\n\nand find only the words\n\n. . .\n\n<<print $adjective1>>\n\n. . . \n\n<<print $adjective2>>\n\n. . . \n\n<<print $adjective3>>\n\n. . . but\n\nit just is . . .\n\n(an object)\n\nyou and it\n\nand\n\n<<if $reminder is 1>>[[the reminder . . .]]\n<<else if $maker is 1>>[[the maker . . .]]\n<<else if $context is 1>>[[the context . . .]]\n<<else if $aesthetic is 1>>[[the aesthetic . . .]] \n<<endif>>

as it is in the space\n<<print $adjective2>>: framed as it is\nexplaining itself to you\nyou see <<print $adjective2>> history\nyou see <<print $adjective2>> space\n\n<<if $reminder is 2>>there was a sign <<print $adjective1>> <<print $adjective2>> <<print $adjective3>>\n<<else if $maker is 2>>there was absence\n<<print $adjective1>>\nlike the air\n<<else if $aesthetic is 2>>there were \n<<print $adjective3>> patterns \n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $reminder is 3>>there was a sign <<print $adjective1>> <<print $adjective2>> <<print $adjective3>>\n<<else if $maker is 3>>there was absence\n<<print $adjective1>>\nlike the air\n<<else if $aesthetic is 3>>there were \n<<print $adjective3>> patterns \n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $reminder is 4>>there was a sign <<print $adjective1>> <<print $adjective2>> <<print $adjective3>>\n<<else if $maker is 4>>there was absence\n<<print $adjective1>>\nlike the air\n<<else if $aesthetic is 4>>there were \n<<print $adjective3>> patterns\n<<endif>>\n\nand\n\n[[an image persists . . .]]

. . .\n\n<<print $adjective1>>\n\n. . .\n\n<<print $adjective2>>\n\n. . .\n\n<<print $adjective3>>\n\n. . .\n\n\n<<if $reminder is 1>> a sign - <<print $artadjective>> \n\n\n\n \n<<else if $maker is 1>> \n \n <<print $artadjective>> intention\n \n \n<<else if $context is 1>> \n <<print $artadjective>> explaining\n \n \n<<else if $aesthetic is 1>> \n <<print $artadjective>> patterns \n \n \n \n<<endif>>\n\n. . .\n\nuntil one day when you think of it\n\nit has changed completely\n\nand left you <<print $artadjective>> clarity:\n\n@@.bold;<<if $reminder is 1>>the <<print $artadjective>> sign that calls back to the <<print $adjective1>> <<print $adjective2>> <<print $adjective3>> signs - standing for something\n<<else if $maker is 1>><<print $artadjective>> intention - <<print $adjective1>> absence; like space, <<print $adjective2>>, looking for something <<print $adjective3>>\n<<else if $context is 1>><<print $artadjective>> as it is, <<print $adjective1>> as it is: <<print $adjective2>> text - something <<print $adjective3>> explaining itself to you\n<<else if $aesthetic is 1>>it speaks <<print $artadjective>> patterns - principles <<print $adjective1>> and <<print $adjective2>>, echoing something <<$adjective3>>\n<<endif>>@@

you grasp for a name\n\nand find only the words\n\n. . .\n\n<<print $adjective1>>\n\n. . .\n\n<<print $adjective2>>\n\n. . .\n\n<<print $adjective3>>\n\n. . .\n\n[[. . . but]]

<<print $adjective1>> <<print $adjective2>> <<print $adjective3>>\nlines and signs standing for:\nthe <<print $adjective1>> shape a sign that calls back to\nthe <<print $adjective2>> shadow a sign that calls back to\nthe <<print $adjective3>> sound a sign that calls back to\n[[. . . and]]\n\n<<set $perspectives to $perspectives + 1>>\n<<set $reminder to $perspectives>>\n

it just is . . .\n\n(an object)\n\n<<print $adjective1>>\n\n<<print $adjective2>>\n\n<<print $adjective3>>\n\n(you and it)\n\n[[. . . and]]

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something’s there\n\n[[. . .]] <<set $perspectives to 0>> <<set $reminder to "False">> <<set $maker to "False">> <<set $aesthetic to "False">> <<set $context to "False">> <<set $adjective1 to either("new", "electric", "well-used", "little", "folding", "clear", "old", "big", "used", "fake", "huge", "natural", "soft", "single", "dusty", "purple", "worn", "raw", "small", "heavy", "smooth", "high", "brown", "hard", "retractable", "hot", "black", "adjustable", "low", "visible", "large", "minimal", "short", "white", "tight", "full", "polished", "wide", "lush", "bright", "hidden", "many", "tiny", "bare", "manual", "real", "wooden", "flat", "coated", "solid", "functional", "sturdy", "lightweight", "compact", "fresh", "cool")>> <<set $adjective2 to either("new", "original", "free", "clear", "fake", "huge", "natural", "soft", "raw", "traditional", "rare", "safe", "heavy", "reassuring", "brisk", "easy", "smooth", "ready", "urban", "comfortable", "normal", "faux", "hot", "superficial", "low", "stylish", "elegant", "convenient", "different", "genuine", "happy", "tidy", "full", "polished", "coastal", "urban", "lush", "bright", "safe", "hidden", "strong", "responsible", "real", "ready", "missing", "formal", "friendly", "subtle", "approximate", "permanent", "secure", "fresh", "cool", "advanced")>> <<set $adjective3 to either("excellent", "new", "original", "perfect", "good", "free", "clear", "fake", "huge", "natural", "soft", "beautiful", "raw", "traditional", "rare", "special", "safe", "heavy", "reassuring", "great", "brisk", "easy", "smooth", "ready", "urban", "comfortable", "normal", "faux", "fantastic", "excellent", "hot", "superficial", "low", "stylish", "flawless", "elegant", "convenient", "different", "gorgeous", "genuine", "happy", "tidy", "full", "polished", "coastal", "urban", "lush", "bright", "safe", "hidden", "gorgeous", "strong", "responsible", "real", "lovely", "ready", "missing", "formal", "friendly", "great", "subtle", "approximate", "permanent", "secure", "fresh", "cool", "advanced")>> <<set $artadjective to either("beautiful", "pink", "blue", "natural", "excellent", "large", "new", "thick", "classic", "beloved", "entrancing", "wooden", "old", "broken", "deep", "heavy", "strong", "stylish", "original", "delicate", "lovely", "cute", "slight", "red", "decorative", "gorgeous", "luxurious", "delicate", "stunning", "vibrant", "golden", "rich", "painted", "minimal", "warm", "perfect", "genuine", "clear", "ornate", "neoclassical", "antique", "avid", "passionate", "ancient", "abstract", "lighthearted", "floral", "contemporary", "earthy", "burnt", "quirky", "amateur")>>

speaks through presence\n<<print $adjective3>> angles and patterns \nand mathematical principles\nthat become <<print $adjective3>> in your mind\nwith a treacherous precision\n\n. . . and\n\n<<if $reminder is 2>> \nthere was a sign <<print $adjective1>> <<print $adjective2>> <<print $adjective3>>\n<<else if $maker is 2>>there was absence\n<<print $adjective1>>\nlike the air\n<<else if $context is 2>>there was an explanation\n<<print $adjective2>>\nframed\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $reminder is 3>> \nthere was a sign <<print $adjective1>> <<print $adjective2>> <<print $adjective3>>\n<<else if $maker is 3>>there was absence\n<<print $adjective1>>\nlike the air\n<<else if $context is 3>>there was an explanation\n<<print $adjective2>>\nframed\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $reminder is 4>> \nthere was a sign <<print $adjective1>> <<print $adjective2>> <<print $adjective3>>\n<<else if $maker is 4>>there was absence\n<<print $adjective1>>\nlike the air\n<<else if $context is 4>>there was an explanation\n<<print $adjective2>>\nframed\n<<endif>>\n\nand\n\n[[an image persists . . .]]

it is some thing\n\n[[and . . .]]

lines and signs standing for:\nthe <<print $adjective1>> shape a sign that calls back to\nthe <<print $adjective2>> shadow a sign that calls back to\nthe <<print $adjective3>> sound a sign that calls back to\n\n<<if $maker is 2>>there was absence\n<<print $adjective1>>\nlike the air\n<<else if $context is 2>>there was an explanation\n<<print $adjective2>>\nframed\n<<else if $aesthetic is 2>>there were \n<<print $adjective3>> patterns\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $maker is 3>>there was absence\n<<print $adjective1>>\nlike the air\n<<else if $context is 3>>there was an explanation\n<<print $adjective2>>\nframed\n<<else if $aesthetic is 3>>there were \n<<print $adjective3>> patterns\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $maker is 4>>there was absence\n<<print $adjective1>>\nlike the air\n<<else if $context is 4>>there was an explanation\n<<print $adjective2>>\nframed\n<<else if $aesthetic is 4>>there were \n<<print $adjective3>> patterns\n<<endif>>\n\nand\n\n[[an image persists . . .]]