Studies of a Boy, a Man, a Woman, and a Man Sweeping, Slight. Verso: Sketches 

Curator: Here we have John Varley’s "Studies of a Boy, a Man, a Woman, and a Man Sweeping, Slight." It's a delicate pencil sketch. Editor: It feels like a fleeting moment, a quick grasp at the essence of these figures. I am drawn to the negative space and its quietness. Curator: Note how Varley captures form with minimal lines, achieving balance through the distribution of figures across the small support. Editor: It's almost like a visual haiku, capturing a sense of everyday life with such economy. There is something timeless about these archetypes, wouldn't you agree? Curator: Indeed. The composition emphasizes the underlying structure, a dance of line and form. Editor: It makes you wonder about the stories behind those faces, even with just a few lines suggesting their lives. Curator: A fascinating glimpse into Varley's process, and, perhaps, our own perceptions.