Chernihiv 1958

Hryhorii Havrylenko made this drawing of Chernihiv with ink on paper. You can see the hatching, how the lines build up to create tone and shadow, giving the whole scene a real sense of depth. I wonder what it was like to stand in the artist's shoes as he looked out over this view. Did he feel at peace, or maybe a little melancholy? I always feel a sense of connection to other artists when I see their work; like we're all part of one big conversation. Havrylenko has captured this cityscape using expressive marks – there's a real sense of light, air, and atmosphere. He's clearly been looking at other artists, picking up ideas and ways of seeing the world.