Sem título 1991

This untitled print was made in 1991 by Menez. It features cherubic figures sketched in soft blues and whites, layered over horizontal bands of contrasting colour and pattern. I can almost feel the artist's hand moving across the surface, uncertain yet deliberate. The image feels like it emerged through a process of trial and error. I see them experimenting with different textures and effects, maybe even wiping away layers of ink to reveal what lies beneath. I love the contrast between the delicacy of the figures and the graphic quality of the horizontal bands. There's a tension between representation and abstraction here, a sense of constant push and pull. The cherubs feel like they are tumbling through a dreamscape, their forms dissolving into the surrounding space. I'm reminded of the work of other artists like Paula Rego, who also explored themes of childhood and imagination in her work. Artists are in an ongoing conversation, inspiring one another's creativity across time.