Pink dreams 2012

Gazmend Freitag made this pastel drawing, Pink Dreams, sometime around 2012. What strikes me is how immediate it feels, like a quick sketch. The green lines that define the figure almost vibrate against the pink ground, creating a sense of movement and energy. Up close, you can see the texture of the pastel on the paper, and how Freitag uses layers of color to build up the form. Look at the way the pink bleeds into the white of the paper around the edges of the figure, creating a soft, dreamy effect. The drawing is both intimate and raw, capturing the essence of a fleeting moment. It feels like a precursor to the work of Tracey Emin, in its immediacy and vulnerability. Ultimately, this drawing is about seeing, and about the act of capturing a sensation in real time. It's a reminder that art is not just about the finished product, but about the process of making.