Description
Reclining Nude, no date
Pen and ink on paper
Signed
10 x 11 in. (image)
14.5 x 15.75 (frame)
original, includes certificate of authenticity from ArtTrust
The sketch “Reclining Nude” is a simple line drawing depicting a human figure in a loose, flowing style. The sketch conveys a sense of movement or embrace, with the lines suggesting the contours of the body in an abstract manner. The minimalism in the drawing captures a raw, intimate moment, emphasizing the form and pose rather than detailed features.
In Zen, simplicity and emptiness often represent clarity of mind and the essence of being. The sketch’s minimalist style can be seen as a visual meditation, where the lines echo the breath or a flow of thoughts. The loose contours invite the viewer to embrace imperfection and the beauty of incompleteness, emphasizing the transient nature of life.
The I Ching emphasizes duality and the balance of opposites. The sketch, with its interplay between what is drawn and left blank, can be viewed as a representation of Yin and Yang. The figure emerges from emptiness, much like how manifestation comes from the void, embodying the concept of creation from nothingness and the balance between presence and absence.
Combining the Zen and I Ching perspectives, this drawing serves as a meditation on existence. It captures the fluidity of life, suggesting that form is temporary and ever-changing, much like water or breath. The lines convey both stillness and motion, inviting reflection on the nature of the self as a balance between form and emptiness.
This drawing’s style aligns with modernist or expressionist traditions, where minimal line work is used to convey deep emotion or movement. The abstract nature is reminiscent of sketches by artists like Egon Schiele or Jean Cocteau, who used line work to capture the essence of human figures with simplicity and emotional depth. The sketch can also be connected to Asian calligraphy, where fluid lines are used to express ideas or emotions beyond literal representation.
This approach allows us to see how the artwork engages with different layers of meaning, from philosophical reflections to stylistic influences.
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“Reclining Nude” was featured in his Yes Retrospective
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