Abstract composition (Sketch for the "Nika") 1963

This abstract composition, a sketch for the "Nika," was made by Hryhorii Havrylenko, we don't know exactly when, using pen on paper. Look at how Havrylenko approached mark-making! There's a real sense of process, a kind of energetic exploration happening right before our eyes. The texture created by these marks is fascinating. The ink is flat on the page, yet those repeated lines create depth and movement. It's almost like a dance. Notice how certain areas are densely packed with lines, while others are more sparse, allowing the white of the paper to breathe. See that little cluster of cross-hatched lines towards the center? It's like a tiny window within the larger composition, adding another layer of complexity. This piece reminds me a bit of Cy Twombly's drawings, with their spontaneous, almost scribbled quality. But Havrylenko has his own unique voice. Ultimately, art is about dialogue, about artists riffing off each other, pushing boundaries, and creating new ways of seeing.