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William Anastasi — Subway Drawing (#11-29)
William Anastasi

Subway Drawing (#11-29)

A gestural pencil drawing on paper, created by William Anastasi as part of his renowned series made while riding the New York City subway. Holding a pencil to paper without looking, Anastasi allowed the train's movements and vibrations to guide the mark-making, relinquishing direct control to the forces of transit and chance. The resulting lines capture the rhythms, jolts, and energy of the subway journey, blurring the boundary between artist intention and mechanical accident.

Medium
pencil on paper

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Under the Influence

March 7, 2014

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William Anastasi, Subway Drawing (#11-29)

A gestural pencil drawing on paper, created by William Anastasi as part of his renowned series made while riding the New York City subway. Holding a pencil to paper without looking, Anastasi allowed the train's movements and vibrations to guide the mark-making, relinquishing direct control to the forces of transit and chance. The resulting lines capture the rhythms, jolts, and energy of the subway journey, blurring the boundary between artist intention and mechanical accident.

Medium
pencil on paper
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Monochrome, Contemplative, Minimalist, American, Line Drawing, Conceptual Art, Urban, Abstract, Pencil On Paper, Contemporary

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