Two Designs 

Jules Schmalzigaug sketched "Two Designs" in sanguine, an earthy red chalk, creating a dynamic interplay between form and abstraction. The composition is divided, offering two distinct, yet related studies. One side features a rectangular form, perhaps a window or frame, defined by more deliberate lines, while the other explodes with energy. The diagonal strokes create a sense of movement. There are fragmented shapes that might suggest figures or architectural elements. Schmalzigaug was interested in how art could capture movement, in this case using the Futurist ideas of dynamism to challenge static representation. The work challenges the viewer to find clarity within the chaos, to see how the artist merges traditional form with dynamic abstraction. This tension between structure and deconstruction reflects the broader artistic and philosophical currents of the early 20th century. It reminds us that art is not about fixed meanings, but an ongoing process of seeing.