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Monochrome is often described as a visual language. In reality, it is a decision system. Working in monochrome removes symbolic shortcuts. Color no longer carries emotion, reference, or narrative. Every choice becomes explicit: proportion, pressure, repetition, interruption. This practice treats painting as a form of structural thinking. The canvas is not a space for expression, but for verification. Each work tests whether a decision can stand without reinforcement. Monochro

Dorota Zys – contemporary artist in Sotogrande – reflects on minimalism, community, and the growing role of culture on the Costa del Sol.