Abstract composition 1963

This abstract composition, by Hryhorii Havrylenko, looks like it was probably made with ink on paper, and it's all about the process, right? Look at those marks! The texture is created entirely through the density and direction of these lines. There's no color to distract you, it’s just the stark contrast of black ink against the white paper. In the center, the concentration of lines forms a dark, almost impenetrable mass, while the surrounding areas are lighter and more open. It's interesting to me how Havrylenko uses these repetitive strokes to build up form and space. It reminds me a little of Cy Twombly's scribbles, but with a more architectural feel. You could interpret this as a landscape, a cityscape, or something entirely abstract. Ultimately, it's about the act of mark-making itself, embracing ambiguity and the endless possibilities of interpretation.