Untitled 1950s

This untitled drawing was made by William Baziotes, and it feels like he was letting his hand wander across the page with ink. Look at how the lines aren't fixed but kind of breathe and wiggle, suggesting he wasn't aiming for perfection. The black ink on the creamy paper creates a stark but gentle contrast. The texture is smooth; the paper seems almost untouched except for the meandering lines. It's all about the negative space here, letting the forms emerge from the simple act of drawing. That long, horizontal line connecting the squiggles and shapes, it’s like a horizon, but not quite. Baziotes reminds me a bit of Miró, using simple, almost childlike shapes to suggest deeper, more mysterious forms. Both artists create their own visual languages, pushing the boundaries between representation and abstraction, inviting us to find our own stories within their art. It’s more about feeling than knowing, right?