Automatic Drawing 1924

This 'Automatic Drawing' was made by André Masson, using ink on paper. The real genius of this piece lies in its apparent lack of intention; it's all about embracing the unplanned. I love the immediacy of the marks – the way they dance and weave across the surface, creating this intricate, almost chaotic network. You can almost feel Masson's hand moving, responding to something unconscious, some inner rhythm. The ink is neither thick nor thin, but it's definitely physical. Look at the way some lines are darker, bolder, while others are faint and tentative. It's like a visual record of the artist's thought process, or a conversation between mind and hand. There are elements of cubism here, maybe some surrealism. It’s like Masson is riffing off Picasso, maybe even Miró. For me, this piece is a reminder that art doesn't always have to be about having all the answers. Sometimes, it's about asking the right questions, and trusting the process to lead you somewhere new.