Dimensions: support: 127 x 204 mm
Copyright: CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0 DEED, Photo: Tate
Curator: Here we have a drawing by Charles Martin, a small piece held within the Tate's collection. Editor: It feels so raw and immediate! The figures are just sketched out, like a fleeting thought captured in ink. Curator: Exactly. Look at the economy of line, how he uses hatching to suggest form and shadow. It’s almost sculptural. Editor: I get a sense of intimacy, like we're intruding on a very private moment. Perhaps a mother and child? Curator: Possibly. Or perhaps simply figures intertwined, the viewer is free to interpret. Editor: The rapid lines create a feeling of movement and even vulnerability; it’s really quite evocative. Curator: The looseness invites us to contemplate how much information is needed to create a moving image. Editor: This makes me want to grab a sketchbook. It's a great reminder that art doesn't have to be perfect to be powerful. Curator: Indeed, a testament to Martin's skilled hand and keen eye for capturing human connection, wouldn’t you agree?