Studies for Constructivist Sculptures [verso] 1937

This pencil sketch, Studies for Constructivist Sculptures, was made by Theodore Roszak. It’s like a playground of ideas, isn’t it? You can see the artist working through different forms, figuring things out. The paper itself has a beautiful, worn quality, like it’s been handled a lot. Roszak’s marks are all about line and shape, hatching and cross-hatching. I’m drawn to the area in the center, where the dense scribbles create a sense of volume. It reminds me of a three-dimensional object trying to emerge from the page. The lines are so energetic, they almost vibrate. Looking at this, I’m reminded of the sketches of Louise Bourgeois. Both artists use drawing as a way to explore their ideas, to work through possibilities. It’s not about a finished product but about the process itself. Art’s about thinking, feeling, and seeing in new ways, and I think this sketch is a great example of that.