Petroglyph 1935 - 1942

Lala Eve Rivol made this Petroglyph, using ink on paper. Look closely and you’ll see a series of graphic symbols spread across a grid. I see something that reminds me of Joan Miró—the way he uses simple, graphic shapes, with their own symbolism. The artist has deployed a limited palette of red and blue ink to build up the forms. They have used simple lines and circular shapes against a warm brown background. I can imagine Rivol making marks intuitively, exploring the interplay between the symbols she uses. It’s clear to me that Rivol was fascinated by the power of symbols and abstraction. Her work invites us to consider how ancient forms and marks can be reinterpreted in modern art.