Subway Construction 1931

Louis Lozowick made this lithograph "Subway Construction," at an unknown date, using shades of gray. It's like he's building a world, not just depicting one. Look at how Lozowick uses the gray tones to create depth and texture. It's all about the process, right? Building up layers to find the image, just like building a subway. The lines are so precise. It's not just about what's there, but also about the space between. There's this one diagonal beam in the foreground that just cuts across everything. It feels so precarious, like the whole thing could collapse at any moment, but it's also holding everything together, you know? This reminds me of Sheeler, Charles Sheeler; they both had a fascination with industry and the geometry of modern life. But where Sheeler is cool, Lozowick has got that human touch, like he's right there in the dirt with the workers. It's a constant conversation, always asking questions.