Composition XIII

Composition XIIIBehind the Art I find the off center position of this composition quite captivating. The marks are simple as they revolve around a minimally stylized face. I find that its simplicity draws me in, and I cannot stop staring at this character while wanting to learn more about it. About the Compositions Series The Compositions Series is a collection of conceptual studies where I give my hand drawn, intuitive marks a larger and more open space to breathe.

Behind the Art

I find the off-center position of this composition quite captivating. The marks are simple as they revolve around a minimally stylized face. I find that its simplicity draws me in, and I cannot stop staring at this character while wanting to learn more about “it”.

About the Compositions Series

The Compositions Series is a collection of conceptual studies where I give my hand-drawn, intuitive marks a larger and more open space to breathe. In my broader practice, I often weave small symbols, gestures, and hidden faces into dense fields of intricate detail. With this series, I wanted to strip back some of that density and leave more blank space on the paper, allowing each spontaneous line, face, and gesture to stand more on its own. For me, it is a study in simplicity, space, and visual balance.

Artwork Details

•  Title: “Composition XIII”
• Artist: Roberta Boffo
• Series: Compositions
• Original Medium: Ink on paper
• Artwork Unframed Size: 31 x 41 cm (12.21in x 16.15 in) 
• Artwork Framed Size: 53 x 63 x 2.5 cm (20.9in x 24.8in x 1 in)
• Year: 2023

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