Untitled 1969

Samuel Buri made this untitled work using colored pencil and graphite on paper. The deliberate use of these accessible materials invites us to consider the work through the lens of labor and accessibility. The texture of the paper and the marks left by the pencils are clearly visible, reminding us of the artist's hand and the physical act of drawing. The lines, layered with different colors, create a sense of depth and complexity, contrasting with the simplicity of the materials used. This intricate process creates a seemingly simple image of city life. Buri has explored the urban environment in the background, drawing figures in the foreground. These figures are behind a pattern of a fence, which makes us question how society and labor shape the spaces we inhabit, hinting at themes of labor and the social fabric of urban life. Ultimately, Buri blurs the lines between high art and everyday life, inviting us to appreciate the beauty and complexity found in simple materials and processes.