Studies 1605 - 1678

Paul de Vos created this drawing, Studies, on paper using a pen. Here, the directness of the artist's hand is evident, as lines, strokes, and marks come together to form an image. The immediacy of pen on paper allowed De Vos to explore freely, generating forms, and testing out ideas. We might even consider the paper itself as a collaborator in the process, it's surface both receptive to the artist's touch, and resistant in its own way, too. The marks on this page are not merely representational but also material, each line a trace of movement and pressure. This reminds us that creativity is not just about the finished product, but also about the act of making. De Vos's sketch challenges any rigid separation between art and craft, inviting us to see value in the process itself.