Untitled [seated nude leaning on her right arm] 1955 - 1967

Richard Diebenkorn's ‘Untitled’ is a drawing that captures a seated nude figure, simply rendered in pencil. I love how the pose emerges from the paper through these delicate lines; you can almost see Diebenkorn feeling his way around the figure, correcting and adjusting, as the drawing comes into being. What was he thinking as he created it? It reminds me of my own process, how I might draw a line and then redraw it, searching for the form. The texture of the paper, the subtle variations in the pencil strokes – it's all part of the experience. See how the lines are lighter in some areas, darker in others? Each one communicates something about weight, form, and space. And the way he leaves the face blank is very interesting! It creates a universal feeling, open to interpretation. It’s all connected, this work, his other works, and all of us artists communicating across time, inspiring each other. It's like a big conversation and exchange of ideas. The artist isn't trying to be definitive; instead they embrace the ambiguity, allowing for multiple readings.