Siddende model 1914 - 1915

This is Karl Isakson’s, Siddende model, a drawing on paper, here at the SMK. Look at this line! It’s so minimal, so vulnerable—a few grey marks on a pale page. I imagine Isakson, squinting, trying to capture the essence of the figure before him. You know, it's like when you're trying to remember a dream and all you get is fragments. The line almost disappears in places, then swells to define the body's form. The negative space around the figure is just as important as the marks themselves. It reminds me of Matisse's line drawings—that same economy and confidence. But Isakson’s feels more raw, more searching. These artists are all in conversation. A conversation that spans generations—sharing ideas, inspiring each other. Painting, drawing, it's all about this exchange, this constant questioning. It’s never really about answers, but about creating a space for uncertainty. Isn’t it beautiful?