Stier 1937 - 1969

Yo Sugano’s ‘Stier’ is a print, and its date remains unknown, leaving us to ponder its place in time. The bull emerges from a constellation of etched marks, a testament to the artist’s hand and the unpredictable alchemy of the printmaking process. Look at the way the ink pools and gathers, creating a topography of light and shadow that gives the bull its weight and presence. The texture is everything here. Notice how the etched lines aren’t just outlines; they’re like wrinkles in the skin of the paper, each one telling a story of pressure, resistance, and release. The way Sugano coaxes form out of chaos reminds me of Francisco Goya, another artist who understood the power of darkness and ambiguity. It's a reminder that art doesn't have to be about answers; it can be about questions, doubts, and the messy, beautiful process of trying to make sense of the world.