Twee geabstraheerde figuren Possibly 1923 - 1924

Erich Wichmann made this drawing, "Twee geabstraheerde figuren," with graphite. Look at the pared-down forms of these two figures, how they almost bleed into each other. I wonder about the artist and the physical act of creation. He was likely thinking about relationships; the figures seem to touch yet remain separate. This is the magic of visual art. I'm drawn to the texture of the graphite. It’s not overly worked or blended, but raw, with an immediacy that speaks to the artist’s hand, his touch, and the pressure he applied. There's an unfinished quality, which I find appealing. It’s like we’re catching a glimpse of Wichmann’s thought process. The piece feels like a conversation with other artists. There are echoes of expressionism, perhaps, but with its own distinct voice. All art comes from somewhere, and goes somewhere. And, like conversations, art remains open, never quite pinned down to one single meaning.