Kolner Serie # 20 

Maria Bozoky made this work, Kolner Serie #20, with ink and brush on paper. It’s not about high-tech materials or complex processes; it’s about the directness of putting ink on paper. Look closely, and you'll see how the ink bleeds and feathers into the paper, creating an effect almost like fabric. The weight of the artist's hand, the speed of the brushstrokes – these are all right there on the surface. The material influences everything, from the stark contrast of black and white to the textured lines. It’s immediate and raw. Bozoky uses a fairly conventional medium, but engages with it in an unconventional manner, which democratizes art making. By taking something as simple as ink and paper, and creating something so striking, Bozoky challenges the idea that art must be made from precious materials or require years of training. Paying attention to materials, making, and context helps us to appreciate the real skill and artistry at play here.