In Montem (he fell)

This monumental tondo by Tacita Dean depicts a dramatic, turbulent seascape rendered in chalk on a circular blackboard, measuring 96 inches in diameter. The composition centers on a dark, rocky mass suspended amid swirling white waves and atmospheric mist, creating a sublime, otherworldly tension between darkness and light. Dean's signature use of blackboard as support lends the work an ephemeral yet monumental quality, reinforcing her longstanding interest in time, nature, and geological transformation. Exhibited through Marian Goodman Gallery, this large-format unique work exemplifies Dean's mastery of drawing as a primary medium.