Art in Action II c. 1930

This print, Art in Action II, is by Esther Bruton. Look at all those little lines working together, a whole crowd, their attention drawn up high, maybe to a mural of Diego Rivera. I wonder, were they surprised or expecting to see it? The artist creates a sense of mystery about what they're looking at. The lines feel so alive, like they’re buzzing with the energy of the crowd. I feel a connection to Bruton’s process and that exploratory quality, where each mark contributes to something greater than itself. I think of other artists who capture the energy of crowds, like those that flock to see a painting by Van Gogh. Bruton, in her own way, joins that conversation, exploring how we look at art and find ourselves within it. It’s exciting to think about all these artists conversing across time through their work.