Towards Home 1981

Maria Bozoky created this watercolor and ink drawing, "Towards Home," with loose lines that render the house and surrounding trees. The soft watercolor effect contrasts with the sharp and frantic ink lines, creating a balance between harmony and tension. There's no date on this work, but Bozoky's life spanned much of the 20th century. The concept of "home" could reference the socio-political context of post-war Europe. Many artists from this period attempted to rebuild a sense of place and belonging through their work. Notice how the landscape in Bozoky's "Towards Home" is both inviting and alienating. It reflects the sense of displacement felt by many Europeans after the war. To more fully understand the cultural and social history surrounding Maria Bozoky's work, we can look at the history of art institutions and the development of abstraction, and search for political and social statements in her artworks and letters. Ultimately, we see that the meaning of art is profoundly shaped by its social and institutional context.