Rock Crusher Mountain 1941

R. Wendell Tomberlin made this print, Rock Crusher Mountain, using black ink on paper. It’s a landscape but the sharp, bold marks push it beyond just representation. Look how the shapes are carved out; the black ink almost has a sculptural quality. The white spaces aren't just gaps; they define the forms, like the winding path leading up to the mountain. It reminds me that art is about decision-making, a constant push and pull between what to include and what to leave out. The little houses nestled at the base feel almost dwarfed by the looming mountain, a testament to nature's grandeur. This print makes me think of other artists like Rockwell Kent, who also used stark contrasts to capture the monumental and the intimate. Art's an ongoing conversation, you know?