King 1945

Sue Fuller made ‘King’ in 1945, we can see how she's layering up thin, transparent lines, creating a complex image from an intricate process. It reminds me that making art is really just about making choices, mark by mark, until something comes together. Up close, you'll see these delicate lines crisscrossing, making a kind of web. The colors, red and blue, are laid down with precision, almost like stained glass. The lines aren't just outlines; they create texture and depth, as if the king's face is emerging from a network of thoughts. It's like looking at a map of someone's mind, each line a pathway to a different idea or emotion. This print reminds me of Picasso’s cubist portraits, where faces are broken down and reassembled. But Fuller brings her own touch, layering that geometric structure with something deeply human. It’s a reminder that art doesn't have to be about perfect representation, it can be about the push and pull between chaos and order, and the endless possibilities of the creative process.