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William Anastasi — Subway Drawing
William Anastasi

Subway Drawing

A gestural pencil drawing created by William Anastasi while riding the New York City subway, allowing the movement of the train to guide his hand across the paper. The resulting marks capture the rhythmic vibrations and unpredictable jolts of the journey, blurring the line between intentional mark-making and chance. The work reflects Anastasi's ongoing exploration of unconscious drawing and the integration of environmental forces into the artistic process.

Medium
pencil on paper

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Under the Influence

December 11, 2013

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William Anastasi, Subway Drawing

A gestural pencil drawing created by William Anastasi while riding the New York City subway, allowing the movement of the train to guide his hand across the paper. The resulting marks capture the rhythmic vibrations and unpredictable jolts of the journey, blurring the line between intentional mark-making and chance. The work reflects Anastasi's ongoing exploration of unconscious drawing and the integration of environmental forces into the artistic process.

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

Related themes

Male Artist, Conceptual Art, Experimental, Contemporary Artist, American Artist, Process Art, Monochromatic, Urban Subject, Drawing, Abstract, Pencil On Paper

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