Drawings

I draw almost every day. Be it records in my sketchbook, minor evening drawings, or more systematic work on bigger drawings. I like using a pen. Regular or Indian ink. A black line on white background, the absolute contrast of black and white.

A pen drawing cannot be erased. It cannot be taken back. It is ideal for quick sketches and when one is on the go. When a drawing is made, it is final. It is a challenge which requires concentration and a certain amount of courage. A drawing grasps a certain amount of authenticity.

Drawing of newspaper photographs is a chapter of its own. It is my way of dealing with what is going on around us. The media and images they present are only a reflection of the already twisted reality. I take it and twist it into new forms - the right ones.

I also often draw “just like this” with no particular preparation or ideas. I allow my imagination to run free and heighten my ability to react to an actual moment in which the drawing is placed. It is a form of improvisation when I do not know what will come next. Paper is my stage and I am my own audience.

I often base my other work on drawings. They are a good point of departure for paintings. A drawing gets rid of all the unnecessary and the motive may then be used freely. A drawing is a way of testing whether the theme is worth further work.