Nude 1975

This is Hryhorii Havrylenko's Nude, made with ink on paper. What strikes me is the artist's mark-making, which feels so direct and honest, almost like a conversation. Looking closely, you can see how the ink line varies in thickness, creating a sense of depth and volume. The negative space around the figure is just as important as the lines themselves, giving the composition a feeling of airiness and light. I find my eye drawn to the delicate curve of the subject's jawline, how it meets the neck with such simplicity and grace. There’s a quiet confidence in the model’s gaze, as if she's aware of her own beauty and strength. The overall effect reminds me a bit of Matisse, that same sense of economy and elegance in the line. But Havrylenko's drawing has its own unique voice, a quiet intimacy that invites you to linger and contemplate the beauty of the human form. It's a reminder that art is an ongoing dialogue, each artist building on the work of those who came before, while adding their own unique perspective to the conversation.