Sketches of wire figures c. 20th century

Editor: This intriguing sketch by Sylvia Goldsmith, simply titled "Sketches of wire figures," uses minimal lines to suggest form. What strikes me is the way she uses a single, continuous line to define space. What do you make of it? Curator: The emphasis here is on the artist's hand, the pressure applied to the tool, and the resultant trace. It makes you consider the labor and the physicality of creating form from seemingly nothing. How does this process relate to the actual manipulation of wire? Editor: That's a great point! The sketch seems to mirror the bending and shaping involved in wire work. Thanks for highlighting the connection between process and the final image! Curator: Indeed. It reminds us that even the simplest sketch is rooted in material practice and its inherent limitations and possibilities.