Lair 1948

Perle Fine made ‘Lair’ with what looks like ink on paper, and the mark making feels intuitive, like she’s really in tune with the process. There’s a rawness to the surface, a kind of ‘take it or leave it’ attitude. The ink isn’t precious; it’s laid down in broad strokes, almost like she’s wrestling with the image, trying to pin it down. See that dribble just above the bottom right? It’s a reminder that art is made, not born. It reminds me a little of Franz Kline, another artist who wasn’t afraid to embrace the messiness of the medium. Ultimately, ‘Lair’ isn’t about perfection; it's about the energy and the act of creation itself. It’s a space for our own interpretations, a testament to art's endless possibilities.