10 colored drawings for the poems of George Seferis 1965

Yiannis Moralis made this drawing in 1985 for the poems of George Seferis. Look at the way the black and gray shapes bump against each other, creating a sense of depth and flatness all at once. There’s a real push and pull here, like Moralis is figuring it out as he goes. The surface looks kind of scrubby, like maybe he used a dry brush or even a rag to push the paint around. You can almost feel the artist's hand moving across the surface. See that little pop of blue peeking through? It's like a tiny window offering a glimpse of something beyond. It reminds me of Giorgio Morandi and his still life paintings, with their muted tones and quiet, contemplative mood. Ultimately, this piece is all about the process, the act of seeing and responding to the world around us. It’s a reminder that art doesn't always have to be perfect or polished. Sometimes, it's the imperfections that make it so interesting.