Untitled (Circular) 1989

Eve Aschheim made this untitled drawing on paper with graphite and paint. The swirl of white arcs against a ground of soft grays feel like a process unfolding before our eyes, each mark a testament to the artist’s hand. Look closely, and you’ll notice the textures created by different pressures and tools. The white paint seems to glide, while the graphite digs in, creating shadows and depth. Consider the small, broken grid at the upper left. It’s as though Aschheim is laying bare the bones of her composition, inviting us to witness the evolution of form. It reminds me of a Cy Twombly piece, with that same sense of raw energy and openness. Yet, Aschheim’s drawing possesses a quiet intensity, a meditation on the act of making itself. It's less about the finished image, more about the journey, the dialogue between intention and chance.