Drawing (with pigment) 1995 - 1999

Curator: Almeida's "Drawing (with pigment)" presents two studies of a figure, using graphite and what seems to be a watercolor wash. It’s roughly the size of a standard notebook page. Editor: It feels like a memory surfacing. The deliberate sketchiness creates an ethereal, almost haunting quality. Curator: Almeida’s process is fascinating. She often combines drawing, painting, and photography, pushing the boundaries of each medium. This piece feels like a precursor to her later, more complex works. The use of pigment on paper is minimal, but crucial. Editor: Absolutely. It's like she's capturing a fleeting moment, a whispered secret. The raw, unpolished nature of the sketches adds to its intimacy, don’t you think? Curator: I do, and by focusing on such simple materials, she's highlighting the act of creation itself. It emphasizes the physical labor and intentionality behind each mark. Editor: Yes, it's a beautiful testament to the power of suggestion. Makes you wonder about the story behind the figure. Curator: Precisely, it encourages us to consider the materiality of art production, and its relation to the body. Editor: Well, I find it both moving and deeply evocative. A study in feeling.