Drawing for Changes and Disappearances No. 33 1979 - 1982

This drawing by American composer John Cage (1912-1992) is one of a series of sketches titled "Drawing for Changes and Disappearances." Created between 1979 and 1982, the work is a simple pencil drawing on paper, featuring lines, numbers, and annotations. The work's simplicity belies the complexity of Cage's artistic practice and his interest in chance and indeterminacy. The work is reminiscent of Cage's musical compositions and his belief in the importance of chance in creative expression.