Abstract composition 1969

Hryhorii Havrylenko made this abstract composition with pencil on paper, but we don't know exactly when. Isn’t it interesting how just a few simple lines and shapes can create such a compelling image? The beauty here lies in the directness, in the immediacy of the artist's hand. You can almost feel Havrylenko working out ideas in real-time, the process laid bare for us to see. I keep coming back to the diagonal line slicing across the top right corner. It's so simple, yet it creates a sense of dynamic tension in the composition. It’s a reminder that art is about more than just representation; it’s about feeling, about energy, and about the ongoing conversation between the artist and the materials. Think of Hilma af Klint's abstract compositions, which explore similar themes of spirituality and the unseen forces of the universe.