Plowman 1911

Kazimir Malevich made this drawing of a Plowman, probably with graphite, on paper. The gray pencil lines almost vibrate as they capture the feeling of earth, sky, and labor. You know, Malevich was into art that went beyond just representing things, he was one of the founders of the suprematist movement. I wonder what it was like for him to make this drawing? Was he thinking about the real work of plowing, or was he trying to capture something more abstract, like the connection between humans and nature? There's something so solid and grounded about the figure of the plowman and the horses, yet the drawing itself is so light and airy. That contrast is what makes it so interesting to me. It reminds me of some drawings by Van Gogh. You can see how artists are always looking at each other, riffing on ideas, and pushing things forward.