Studies of a Female Figure 

Noè Bordignon created these Studies of a Female Figure using pen and ink. It’s a medium that privileges the hand and the moment, demanding fluency and confidence. The immediacy of the drawing’s material influences its appearance. The ink bleeds slightly into the paper, creating a soft, hazy effect that suggests movement and ethereality. This lends an incredible amount of expression, despite the somewhat unsettling themes. These figures, caught in moments of distress, appear as if snatched from a larger narrative – perhaps a scene of drowning or rescue. Bordignon’s rapid strokes capture the strain and tension in their bodies, but also hint at a deeper sense of turmoil. This work reminds us that even in the most seemingly simple of materials, artists can engage with complex emotions. In doing so, it elevates the status of drawing from mere preparation to a powerful medium in its own right, challenging the traditional hierarchy between fine art and craft.