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Matthew Monahan — F Minor I and II
Matthew Monahan

F Minor I and II

Two large-scale ink drawings rendered in bold, expressive linework depict fragmented and layered human figures that appear simultaneously ancient and modern, evoking a sense of mythological ruin. Monahan's frenetic mark-making builds dense, gestural forms that seem to collapse and regenerate across the two-part composition, suggesting themes of mortality, transformation, and the weight of the body. The diptych format amplifies a mournful, searching tension, its title's musical reference hinting at the minor-key emotional register that runs throughout the work.

Medium
ink on paper (in two parts)

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Under the Influence

April 11, 2013

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Matthew Monahan, F Minor I and II

Two large-scale ink drawings rendered in bold, expressive linework depict fragmented and layered human figures that appear simultaneously ancient and modern, evoking a sense of mythological ruin. Monahan's frenetic mark-making builds dense, gestural forms that seem to collapse and regenerate across the two-part composition, suggesting themes of mortality, transformation, and the weight of the body. The diptych format amplifies a mournful, searching tension, its title's musical reference hinting at the minor-key emotional register that runs throughout the work.

Medium
ink on paper (in two parts)
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Geometric, Conceptual, Minimalist, American, Diptych, Black, Line Work, Abstract, Ink on Paper, Contemporary

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