The poplars in winter 2021

Alfred Freddy Krupa made this ink drawing called The poplars in winter on paper. It's a study in the push and pull of gestural abstraction. Krupa lays down these strokes with such a deft hand, it's all about capturing movement and energy. I love how he uses the ink wash to create depth. It's not just about what's there, but also what's implied. The way the ink bleeds into the paper, it's like the drawing is still in the process of becoming. I'm drawn to the bottom right corner, where the lines thicken and coalesce into this dark, almost ominous shape. It reminds me a little of Brice Marden, how he uses line to create these intricate, layered compositions, finding freedom through a disciplined process. It's not about perfection, but about the beauty of imperfection, the grace of the gesture.