Exercise in Calligraphy II by José Parlá is a dynamic composition that merges the gestural energy of street art with the refined tradition of calligraphy, rendered in graphite, acrylic, and watercolor on paper. Layers of fluid mark-making, sweeping script-like strokes, and washes of color collide and overlap to create a richly textured visual language. The work reflects Parlá's deep exploration of memory, identity, and urban culture through abstracted writing as both image and expression.