At first glance, this minimal artwork left me feeling unenthusiastic. It resembled a large golden blind hanging in a traditional Japanese house, but instead, it adorned a museum wall. Upon closer inspection, however, I discovered the intricate nature of the piece. I noticed that the entire canvas consisted of geometric shapes. The artwork comprised 888 identical rectangles, each covered with delicate, thin gold leaf. Within each grid, there was a small pale red horizontal bar positioned at the center. While the grids were similar, they were not perfectly uniform. Additionally, the surface of each golden grid exhibited a slightly textured appearance. It seemed as though the artist had painstakingly painted and divided these shapes using meticulous techniques and materials. Unfortunately, no further information was provided regarding the meaning or significance of the 888 rectangular grids. Interestingly, the pale red horizontal bar seemed to be the underlying layer, suggesting that the artist applied the gold leaf first and then carefully scratched it off to reveal the thin, pale red line beneath—a technique achieved with oil paint. The precision required to create hundreds of these shapes was undoubtedly painstaking, demanding a sophisticated thought process. Furthermore, the meticulous application of thin gold leaf was time-consuming and required immense concentration. Despite its seemingly simple appearance, this artwork was a remarkable display of intricacy. Consequently, I found myself in awe of the artist’s painting.