Strata #51 1997

susanschwalb

drawing

photo of handprinted image

drawing

natural stone pattern

rippled sketch texture

repetition of white

white palette

organic pattern

vertical pattern

repetition of white colour

imprinted textile

layered pattern

"Strata #51" is a minimalist drawing by American artist Susan Schwalb, created in 1997. The artwork is characterized by its simple composition of horizontal lines drawn in graphite on paper, creating a visual field of subtle variation in tone. Schwalb's "Strata" series explore the formal qualities of line and repetition in monochrome, evoking ideas of space, depth, and the layering of time.