THE ARTWORK
In this 1958 India ink drawing by Bernard Schultze, a network of fine marks crosses the sheet without becoming a defined subject. Lines gather in some places and open elsewhere, creating fluid clusters connected by delicate, irregular paths.
The light background gives the composition breathing space and makes each change in density perceptible. The eye can follow an interweaving, encounter a pause and set off in a new direction. The drawing thus maintains an open balance, where continuity of gesture coexists with small interruptions, variations and possible readings.
The light background gives the composition breathing space and makes each change in density perceptible. The eye can follow an interweaving, encounter a pause and set off in a new direction. The drawing thus maintains an open balance, where continuity of gesture coexists with small interruptions, variations and possible readings.